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How to pronounce driver's license

driver's license
/ˈdraɪvərz ˈlaɪsəns/

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Driver's license, sound by sound

/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/aɪ/as in timeGlide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/aɪ/as in timeGlide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

In a sentence

I had my driver's license renewed last month.

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Driver's license is pronounced /ˈdraɪvərz ˈlaɪsəns/ in American English.

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