How to pronounce adrip
Say it like uh-DRIP. Adrip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRIP).
- uh
- DRIP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adrip pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adrip
American and British speakers say adrip in essentially the same way: /əˈdrɪp/ in the US and /əˈdrɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DRIP.
What does adrip mean?
- Dripping.
- Covered (with a liquid) to the point that it drips; having a liquid dripping off it.
- Covered or filled (with something) as if to the point of dripping.
Where does adrip come from?
From a- + drip.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with adrip
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adrip.
Questions about saying adrip
How do you pronounce adrip?
Say uh-DRIP. The American pronunciation is /əˈdrɪp/. In British English it is /əˈdrɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adrip?
Adrip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRIP). Broken into parts: uh · DRIP.
Do Americans and Brits say adrip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdrɪp/ and the British form is /əˈdrɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.