How to pronounce drippy
Say it like DRIP-ee. Drippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIP).
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- DRIP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drippy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of drippy
American and British speakers say drippy in essentially the same way: /ˈdrɪpi/ in the US and /ˈdrɪpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRIP-ee.
What does drippy mean?
- Dripping or tending to drip.
- Rainy.
- Maudlin; sentimental.
Where does drippy come from?
From drip + -y.
Words that rhyme with drippy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drippy.
Questions about saying drippy
How do you pronounce drippy?
Say DRIP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɪpi/. In British English it is /ˈdrɪpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drippy?
Drippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIP). Broken into parts: DRIP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say drippy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrɪpi/ and the British form is /ˈdrɪpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.