How to pronounce drunkard
Say it like DRUHNG-kerd. Drunkard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHNG).
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- DRUHNG
- kerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drunkard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of drunkard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRUHNG-kud.
What does drunkard mean?
- a chronic drinker
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Questions about saying drunkard
How do you pronounce drunkard?
Say DRUHNG-kerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrʌŋkɚd/. In British English it is /ˈdrʌŋkəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drunkard?
Drunkard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHNG). Broken into parts: DRUHNG · kerd.
Is drunkard 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 /ˈdrʌŋkəd/ (DRUHNG-kud).