How to pronounce draperies
Say it like DRAY-puh-reez. Draperies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAY).
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- DRAY
- puh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Draperies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of draperies
American and British speakers say draperies in essentially the same way: /ˈdreɪpəriz/ in the US and /ˈdreɪpəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAY-puh-reez.
What does draperies mean?
- plural of drapery How to pronounce drapery
Questions about saying draperies
How do you pronounce draperies?
Say DRAY-puh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdreɪpəriz/. In British English it is /ˈdreɪpəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in draperies?
Draperies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAY). Broken into parts: DRAY · puh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say draperies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdreɪpəriz/ and the British form is /ˈdreɪpəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.