How to pronounce droopily
Say it like DROO-pih-lee. Droopily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROO).
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- DROO
- pih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Droopily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of droopily
American and British speakers say droopily in essentially the same way: /ˈdrupɪli/ in the US and /ˈdruːpɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DROO-pih-lee.
What does droopily mean?
- In a droopy manner.
Where does droopily come from?
From droopy + -ly.
Questions about saying droopily
How do you pronounce droopily?
Say DROO-pih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrupɪli/. In British English it is /ˈdruːpɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in droopily?
Droopily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROO). Broken into parts: DROO · pih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say droopily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrupɪli/ and the British form is /ˈdruːpɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.