How to Pronounce Drivel

To pronounce "drivel", say DRIV-el — 2 syllables, IPA /dɹɪv.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɹɪv.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drivel”

"drivel" has 2 syllables: driv-el. It rhymes with swivel and uncivil, if that helps it stick.

What does drivel mean?

noun

  1. Senseless talk; nonsense
  2. Saliva, drool

verb

  1. To have saliva drip from the mouth; to drool.
  2. To talk nonsense; to talk senselessly; to drool.

Synonyms

drool

Words that rhyme with drivel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

swiveluncivilshrivelcivildivall

Related words

slabberslaverslobberdrooldribbleblahtwaddlewhim

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drivel"?▾

"Drivel" has 2 syllables: driv · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "drivel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drivel" is /dɹɪv.əl/.

What does "drivel" mean?▾

Drivel: Senseless talk; nonsense

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