To pronounce "drudgery", say DRUDG-ery — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɹʌdʒəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdɹʌdʒəɹi/
IPA
"drudgery" has 2 syllables: drudg-ery.
noun
"Drudgery" has 2 syllables: drudg · ery.
The IPA transcription of "drudgery" is /ˈdɹʌdʒəɹi/.
Drudgery: Tedious, menial, and exhausting work.
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