How to Pronounce Dregs

To pronounce "dregs", say DREGS — one syllable, IPA /dɹɛɡz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/dɹɛɡz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dregs”

"dregs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with legs and begs, if that helps it stick.

What does dregs mean?

noun

  1. (collectively) The sediment settled at the bottom of a liquid; the lees in a container of unfiltered wine.
  2. (the dregs) The worst and lowest part of something.

    “the dregs of society”

Synonyms

debrisdepositdraffdrossexuviatefeculencegroundsgrouts

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Words that rhyme with dregs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

legsbegseggspegslonglegskegsregsbootlegs

Related words

groundsremainsshallowsleesbadlandshusksresiduesslums

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dregs"?▾

"Dregs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dregs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dregs" is /dɹɛɡz/.

What does "dregs" mean?▾

Dregs: (collectively) The sediment settled at the bottom of a liquid; the lees in a container of unfiltered wine.

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