dr
Consonant blends
The dr sound in English: /dr/
IPA: /dr/ · Closest Arabic sound: دال + راء (دْرْ)
How to say it
The dr sound explained
Blend 'd' and 'r': drum, dress, drink.
Consonant blends: Two consonants in a row each keep their sound but are said quickly together, such as bl, st and tr.
With audio and meaning
Words with dr
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Tip for parents and teachers
Beat the drum with each part: dr-um.
Frequently asked questions
How do I pronounce dr in English?
Blend 'd' and 'r': drum, dress, drink. The sound is /dr/, closest to the Arabic دال + راء.
Which words have dr?
Drum (طبلة), Dress (فستان), Drink (يشرب), Dragon (تنين), Draw (يرسم), Drop (قطرة).
What is the difference between a digraph and a blend?
In a digraph (like sh and ch) the two letters make one new sound; in a blend (like st and bl) each letter keeps its own sound and they are said quickly one after the other.
Consonant blends