How to pronounce withdrawn
Say it like with-DRAWN. Withdrawn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAWN).
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- with
- DRAWN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Withdrawn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- withKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DRAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of withdrawn
American and British speakers say withdrawn in essentially the same way: /wɪθˈdrɔn/ in the US and /wɪðˈdrɔːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: with-DRAWN.
What does withdrawn mean?
- withdrawn from society; seeking solitude“lived an unsocial reclusive life”
- tending to reserve or introspection“a quiet indrawn man”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with withdrawn
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of withdrawn.
Questions about saying withdrawn
How do you pronounce withdrawn?
Say with-DRAWN. The American pronunciation is /wɪθˈdrɔn/. In British English it is /wɪðˈdrɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in withdrawn?
Withdrawn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAWN). Broken into parts: with · DRAWN.
Do Americans and Brits say withdrawn the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪθˈdrɔn/ and the British form is /wɪðˈdrɔːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.