How to Pronounce Drawer

To pronounce "drawer", say DRAW-er — 2 syllables, IPA /dɹɔː(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɹɔː(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drawer”

"drawer" has 2 syllables: draw-er. It rhymes with implore and core, if that helps it stick.

What does drawer mean?

noun

  1. An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.
  2. A side panel containing supplementary content.

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Words that rhyme with drawer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

draftsmandressercabinetdeskshelfbinboxbasket

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drawer"?▾

"Drawer" has 2 syllables: draw · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "drawer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drawer" is /dɹɔː(ɹ)/.

What does "drawer" mean?▾

Drawer: An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.

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