How to pronounce draftee
Say it like draf-TEE. Draftee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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US American/ˌdræfˈti/draf-TEE
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- draf
- TEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Draftee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- drafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does draftee mean?
noun
- One who is drafted (into a military service, etc).
Where does draftee come from?
From draft + -ee.
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Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with draftee
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Questions about saying draftee
How do you pronounce draftee?
Say draf-TEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌdræfˈti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in draftee?
Draftee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: draf · TEE.