How to pronounce draped
Say it like DRAYPT. Draped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/dreɪpt/DRAYPT
UK British/dreɪpt/DRAYPT
- DRAYPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Draped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRAYPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of draped
American and British speakers say draped in essentially the same way: /dreɪpt/ in the US and /dreɪpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAYPT.
What does draped mean?
adjective
- Covered by or clothed in cloth that drapes loosely around the object or body.
- Having curtains or drapery (often of a specified type)
- Loosely fitted, with softly hanging fabric.
- simple past and past participle of drape How to pronounce drape
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with draped
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of draped.
Questions about saying draped
How do you pronounce draped?
Say DRAYPT. The American pronunciation is /dreɪpt/. In British English it is /dreɪpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in draped?
Draped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DRAYPT.
Do Americans and Brits say draped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dreɪpt/ and the British form is /dreɪpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.