How to Pronounce Screwdriver

To pronounce "screwdriver", say SCREWDR-iv-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

SCREWDR-iv-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “screwdriver”

"screwdriver" has 3 syllables: screwdr-iv-er. It rhymes with driver and survivor, if that helps it stick.

What does screwdriver mean?

noun

  1. A hand or machine tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it.
  2. A drink made of vodka and orange juice.

Synonyms

turnscrew

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Words that rhyme with screwdriver

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driversurvivorstriverfiverskivermacgyverdiverthriverwiverniverstiver

Related words

screwdriverflatorangescrewdriving

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "screwdriver"?▾

"Screwdriver" has 3 syllables: screwdr · iv · er.

What does "screwdriver" mean?▾

Screwdriver: A hand or machine tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it.

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