How to pronounce drab
Say it like DRAB. Drab is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DRAB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of drab
American and British speakers say drab in essentially the same way: /dræb/ in the US and /dræb/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAB.
What does drab mean?
- Of the color of some types of drabcloth: dull brownish yellow or dun.
- Particularly of color: dull, uninteresting.
- A fabric, usually of thick cotton or wool, having a dull brownish yellow, dull gray, or dun color.
- The color of this fabric.
- Often in the plural form drabs: apparel, especially trousers, made from this fabric.
- A dirty or untidy woman; a slattern.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with drab
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drab.
Questions about saying drab
How do you pronounce drab?
Say DRAB. The American pronunciation is /dræb/. In British English it is /dræb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drab?
Drab is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DRAB.
Do Americans and Brits say drab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dræb/ and the British form is /dræb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.