How to pronounce drool
Say it like DROOL. Drool is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DROOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drool pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DROOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of drool
American and British speakers say drool in essentially the same way: /drul/ in the US and /druːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DROOL.
What does drool mean?
- Saliva trickling from the mouth.
- Stupid talk.
- To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.
- To secrete any substance in a similar way.“The alien beast drooled slime.”
- To react to something with uncontrollable desire.“That boy is so attractive I drool whenever I see him!”
Where does drool come from?
From earlier drule, apparently a corruption of drivel (compare snool from snivel).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with drool
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Questions about saying drool
How do you pronounce drool?
Say DROOL. The American pronunciation is /drul/. In British English it is /druːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drool?
Drool is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DROOL.
Do Americans and Brits say drool the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /drul/ and the British form is /druːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.