How to Pronounce “screwdriver

word

/ˈskɹuˌdɹaɪvɝ/
SKROO-dry-vur
/skɹˈuːdɹaɪvɐ/
SKROO-dry-vuh

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈskɹuˌdɹaɪvɝ/

British English

/skɹˈuːdɹaɪvɐ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SKROO-dry-vur

UK

SKROO-dry-vuh

Listen in Context

A screwdriver is the perfect brunch cocktail — simple, refreshing, and hard to mess up.

You'll need a Phillips screwdriver for these screws.

He ordered a screwdriver at the bar — vodka and orange juice.

Every toolbox should have at least a hammer, a screwdriver, and a pair of pliers.