How to pronounce drapey
Say it like DRAY-pee. Drapey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAY).
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- DRAY
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drapey 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of drapey
American and British speakers say drapey in essentially the same way: /ˈdreɪpi/ in the US and /ˈdreɪpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAY-pee.
What does drapey mean?
- Tending to form drape-like folds.
Where does drapey come from?
From drape + -y.
Questions about saying drapey
How do you pronounce drapey?
Say DRAY-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdreɪpi/. In British English it is /ˈdreɪpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drapey?
Drapey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAY). Broken into parts: DRAY · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say drapey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdreɪpi/ and the British form is /ˈdreɪpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.