To pronounce "drive-thru", say DRIV-ethr-u — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
drive-thru
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DRIV-ethr-u
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"drive-thru" has 3 syllables: driv-ethr-u. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Drive-thru" has 3 syllables: driv · ethr · u.
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