How to pronounce drugstore
Say it like DRUHGS-tor. Drugstore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHGS).
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- DRUHGS
- tor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drugstore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRUHGSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of drugstore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRUHGS-taw.
What does drugstore mean?
- Synonym of pharmacy, especially a small standalone general store which includes a pharmacy.
Where does drugstore come from?
From drug + store.
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Questions about saying drugstore
How do you pronounce drugstore?
Say DRUHGS-tor. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrʌɡsˌtɔr/. In British English it is /ˈdrʌɡstɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drugstore?
Drugstore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHGS). Broken into parts: DRUHGS · tor.
Is drugstore 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 /ˈdrʌɡstɔː/ (DRUHGS-taw).