How to pronounce withdrew
Say it like with-DROO. Withdrew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROO).
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- with
- DROO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Withdrew 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.
- DROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of withdrew
American and British speakers say withdrew in essentially the same way: /wɪθˈdru/ in the US and /wɪðˈdruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: with-DROO.
What does withdrew mean?
- simple past of withdraw How to pronounce withdraw
Words that rhyme with withdrew
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of withdrew.
Questions about saying withdrew
How do you pronounce withdrew?
Say with-DROO. The American pronunciation is /wɪθˈdru/. In British English it is /wɪðˈdruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in withdrew?
Withdrew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROO). Broken into parts: with · DROO.
Do Americans and Brits say withdrew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪθˈdru/ and the British form is /wɪðˈdruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.