How to pronounce withdraw
withdraw
/wɪðˈdrɔː/
2 syllables, stress on the second
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There is a second pronunciation: /wɪθˈdrɔː/.
What to watch for
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.
Withdraw, sound by sound
| /w/as in water | Round the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /ð/as in this | Tongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D. |
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /ɔː/as in thought | A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”. |
In a sentence
How much money you would like to withdraw?
Words that rhyme with withdraw
More words with the /ð/ sound
- this/ðɪs/
- with/wɪð/
- either/ˈiːðər/
- blythe/blaɪð/
- xanthe/zænð/
- neither/ˈniːðər/
- whether/ˈweðər/
- rhythm/ˈrɪðəm/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce withdraw?
Withdraw is pronounced /wɪðˈdrɔː/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /wɪθˈdrɔː/, is also used.
How many syllables are in withdraw?
Withdraw has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in withdraw?
The second syllable: /wɪðˈdrɔː/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in withdraw?
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.