How to pronounce druthers
Say it like DRUHTH-erz. Druthers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHTH).
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- DRUHTH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Druthers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of druthers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRUHTH-uz.
What does druthers mean?
- Wishes, preferences.
Where does druthers come from?
From the expression I'd rather (“I would prefer to”), often pronounced "I druther" in some dialects.
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Questions about saying druthers
How do you pronounce druthers?
Say DRUHTH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrʌðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdrʌðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in druthers?
Druthers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHTH). Broken into parts: DRUHTH · erz.
Is druthers 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 /ˈdrʌðəz/ (DRUHTH-uz).