How to pronounce drabby
Say it like DRAB-ee. Drabby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAB).
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- DRAB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drabby 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of drabby
American and British speakers say drabby in essentially the same way: /ˈdræbi/ in the US and /ˈdræbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAB-ee.
What does drabby mean?
- pale, lacking color.
Where does drabby come from?
From drab + -y.
Words that rhyme with drabby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drabby.
Questions about saying drabby
How do you pronounce drabby?
Say DRAB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdræbi/. In British English it is /ˈdræbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drabby?
Drabby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAB). Broken into parts: DRAB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say drabby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdræbi/ and the British form is /ˈdræbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.