How to pronounce superdrug
Say it like SOO-per-druhg. Superdrug has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- druhg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superdrug pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- druhgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of superdrug
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-druhg.
What does superdrug mean?
- An especially potent or effective drug.
Where does superdrug come from?
From super- + drug.
Questions about saying superdrug
How do you pronounce superdrug?
Say SOO-per-druhg. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌdrʌɡ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌdrʌɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superdrug?
Superdrug has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · druhg.
Is superdrug 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 /ˈsuːpəˌdrʌɡ/ (SOO-puh-druhg).