How to pronounce draping
Say it like DRAY-ping. Draping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAY).
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- DRAY
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Draping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of draping
American and British speakers say draping in essentially the same way: /ˈdreɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdreɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAY-ping.
What does draping mean?
- That which drapes.
- Material used as a drape.
- present participle and gerund of drape How to pronounce drape
Where does draping come from?
From drape + -ing.
Words that rhyme with draping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of draping.
Questions about saying draping
How do you pronounce draping?
Say DRAY-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈdreɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdreɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in draping?
Draping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAY). Broken into parts: DRAY · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say draping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdreɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdreɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.