How to pronounce druid
Say it like DROO-id. Druid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce druid. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DROO
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Druid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of druid
American and British speakers say druid in essentially the same way: /ˈdruɪd/ in the US and /ˈdruːɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DROO-id.
What does druid mean?
- A priest or mage who uses magic based on nature or trees.
Where does druid come from?
The earliest record of the term in Latin is by Julius Caesar in the first century B.C.
Questions about saying druid
How do you pronounce druid?
Say DROO-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈdruɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdruːɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in druid?
Druid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROO). Broken into parts: DROO · id.
Do Americans and Brits say druid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdruɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdruːɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.