How to pronounce drapery
Say it like DRAY-puh-ree. Drapery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAY).
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- DRAY
- puh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drapery 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of drapery
American and British speakers say drapery in essentially the same way: /ˈdreɪpəri/ in the US and /ˈdreɪpəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAY-puh-ree.
What does drapery mean?
- Cloth draped gracefully in folds.
- A piece of cloth, hung vertically as a curtain; a drape.
- The occupation of a draper; cloth-making, or dealing in cloth.
Where does drapery come from?
From Middle English draperie, from Old French draperie, from drap (“drape, sheet, large cloth”), ultimately of Germanic origin.
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Words that rhyme with drapery
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Questions about saying drapery
How do you pronounce drapery?
Say DRAY-puh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈdreɪpəri/. In British English it is /ˈdreɪpəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drapery?
Drapery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAY). Broken into parts: DRAY · puh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say drapery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdreɪpəri/ and the British form is /ˈdreɪpəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.