2 syllables: an, drews. Stress on an.
AN-drooz
/ˈænˌdɹuz/
andrews is pronounced AN-drooz (/ˈænˌdɹuz/). It has two syllables (an-drews), with the stress on "an". Andrews is a proper noun most often encountered as a surname. In some cases it appears as a given name or brand, pronounced with emphasis on a single syllable for parts of compound forms, and variants exist across dialects. The term itself carries no semantic meaning beyond identification and is pronounced as a phonetic sequence rather than a word with lexical meaning in standard usage.
Andrews is a proper noun most often encountered as a surname. In some cases it appears as a given name or brand, pronounced with emphasis on a single syllable for parts of compound forms, and variants exist across dialects. The term itself carries no semantic meaning beyond identification and is pronounced as a phonetic sequence rather than a word with lexical meaning in standard usage.
- Mistaking the final syllable: Many speakers treat the ending as 'and-rows' with an extra syllable; correct by ending with /druz/ (no extra vowel). - Overemphasizing the second syllable: Keep primary stress on the first syllable /ˈæn/. - Mispronouncing the /dr/ cluster: Use a clean /d/ followed immediately by /r/ without a vowel, then transition to /uz/; avoid inserting a schwa between /d/ and /r/.
"- The author’s surname, Andrews, appeared on the cover."
"- They referenced the historical figure Sir Andrew in the lecture, but the modern surname remains Andrews."
"- In the sports lineup, the player Andrews waved to the crowd."
In standard English, 'andrews' is pronounced as AN-drooz, with primary stress on the first syllable. IPA: US/UK/AU: /ˈæn.druz/. The first syllable uses a short a as in 'cat,' and the final -ews reduces to a schwa plus z-like endpoint: /druz/. Keep the tongue high for the initial /æ/ and finish with a clear /druːz/ articulation, avoiding an extra syllable.
Common errors include misplacing the stress (overpronouncing the second syllable in compound words) and turning the final -ws into an /s/ only or a separate vowel. Some speakers add an unnecessary vowel before the final /z/ (e.g., /ˈæn.druː.z/). Correction: keep the final cluster tight with /z/ immediately after the /u/ (druz), and ensure the first syllable carries the strong stress: /ˈæn.druz/.
Across accents, the initial /æ/ is relatively stable, but rhoticity and vowel coloration differ. US/CA may have a slightly shorter /æ/ and a stronger rhotic influence on following consonants; UK often preserves a shorter, tenser /æ/ with a very light offglide before /dr/; AU tends to a similar US pattern but with broader vowel quality and sometimes a softer /r/ influence depending on speaker. The final /z/ remains voiced in most dialects.
The challenge lies in the quick transition from /æ/ to /dr/ and the smooth release into /uz/. For many, the cluster /dr/ can create a momentary pause or mis-timing, and the final /z/ can de voice or mispronounce as /s/. Focus on a clean /dr/ release and keep the final /z/ voiced without adding an extra syllable. Practicing the sequence /æn.druz/ helps lock the timing.
A distinctive feature is sustaining the /dr/ sequence without inserting a separate vowel or stopping the flow before the final /z/. The /æ/ and /dr/ fuse smoothly, so the glide from /æ/ to /dr/ should be nearly seamless. The name behaves like a two-beat word with a crisp onset followed by a quick, connected tail: /ˈæn.druz/.
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- US: Clear rhotic connection, keep /r/ pronounced; /æ/ rounds a bit; /uz/ ends with a voiced z. - UK: Slightly tenser /æ/ vowel, less rhotic influence on the immediate sequence; final /z/ pronounced. - AU: Similar to US, but with a broader vowel and may have subtle vowel length variations; keep /dr/ crisp and final /z/ voiced. IPA cues: US/UK/AU /ˈæn.druːz/ or /ˈæn.druz/ depending on speaker; aim for /ˈæn.druːz/ if you hear a longer /uː/ in your dialect.
Andrews is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Andrew, from the Greek andreios meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' The name Andrew itself became widespread in medieval Scotland, England, and Ireland, often rendered as 'Andreas' in Latin texts. The surname Andrews emerged as a way to identify a person as 'son of Andrew' or descendant of someone named Andrew in communities that used surnames beginning in the 12th-14th centuries. Over time, spelling variations proliferated—Andrews, Andrewes, Andrus, Andrade, and others—reflecting phonetic shifts, regional dialects, and scribal practices. The form Andrews became particularly entrenched in English-speaking regions, later spreading through migration. The first widely recognized uses appear in medieval charters and parish rolls, with modern standard usage consolidating on the surname Andrews, though in some fonts and contexts it may appear as 'Andrews' in full capitalized form or as a company or brand name. Today, Andrews often connotes a surname with genealogical or branding significance rather than any lexical meaning.
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