How to pronounce drunkards
Say it like DRUHNG-kerdz. Drunkards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHNG).
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- DRUHNG
- kerdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drunkards 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.
- kerdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of drunkards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRUHNG-kudz.
What does drunkards mean?
- plural of drunkard How to pronounce drunkard
Questions about saying drunkards
How do you pronounce drunkards?
Say DRUHNG-kerdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrʌŋkɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈdrʌŋkədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drunkards?
Drunkards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHNG). Broken into parts: DRUHNG · kerdz.
Is drunkards 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 /ˈdrʌŋkədz/ (DRUHNG-kudz).