How to pronounce droplet
Say it like DROP-lut. Droplet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROP).
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US American/ˈdrɑplət/DROP-lut
UK British/ˈdrɒplət/DROP-lut
- DROP
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Droplet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of droplet
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DROP-lut.
What does droplet mean?
noun
- A very small drop.
Where does droplet come from?
From drop + -let.
Questions about saying droplet
How do you pronounce droplet?
Say DROP-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɑplət/. In British English it is /ˈdrɒplət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in droplet?
Droplet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROP). Broken into parts: DROP · lut.
Is droplet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdrɒplət/ (DROP-lut).