To pronounce "drunkard", say DRUNK-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɹʌŋkɚd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdɹʌŋkɚd/
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"drunkard" has 2 syllables: drunk-ard. It rhymes with hunkered and blinkered, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Drunkard" has 2 syllables: drunk · ard.
The IPA transcription of "drunkard" is /ˈdɹʌŋkɚd/.
Drunkard: (somewhat derogatory) A person who is habitually drunk.
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