How to pronounce screwdrivers
Say it like SKROO-dry-verz. Screwdrivers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROO).
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- SKROO
- dry
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Screwdrivers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of screwdrivers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKROO-dry-vuz.
What does screwdrivers mean?
- plural of screwdriver How to pronounce screwdriver
Questions about saying screwdrivers
How do you pronounce screwdrivers?
Say SKROO-dry-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskruˌdraɪvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈskruːˌdraɪvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in screwdrivers?
Screwdrivers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROO). Broken into parts: SKROO · dry · verz.
Is screwdrivers 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 /ˈskruːˌdraɪvəz/ (SKROO-dry-vuz).