How to pronounce drugmaker
Say it like DRUHG-may-ker. Drugmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHG).
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- DRUHG
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drugmaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of drugmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRUHG-may-kuh.
What does drugmaker mean?
- A pharmaceutical manufacturer.
- A producer of illegal drugs.
Where does drugmaker come from?
From drug + maker.
Questions about saying drugmaker
How do you pronounce drugmaker?
Say DRUHG-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrʌɡˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdrʌɡˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drugmaker?
Drugmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHG). Broken into parts: DRUHG · may · ker.
Is drugmaker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdrʌɡˌmeɪkə/ (DRUHG-may-kuh).