How to pronounce droopy
Say it like DROO-pee. Droopy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROO).
- DROO
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Droopy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of droopy
American and British speakers say droopy in essentially the same way: /ˈdrupi/ in the US and /ˈdruːpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DROO-pee.
What does droopy mean?
- Tending to droop; sagging; wilting.
Where does droopy come from?
Inherited from Middle English drupi, from drup (“sad”), from Old Norse drúpr (“drooping sadness”); related to Middle English drupen, droupen (“to sag, droop”), also from Old Norse.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with droopy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of droopy.
Questions about saying droopy
How do you pronounce droopy?
Say DROO-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrupi/. In British English it is /ˈdruːpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in droopy?
Droopy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROO). Broken into parts: DROO · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say droopy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrupi/ and the British form is /ˈdruːpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.