How to pronounce dropoff
Say it like DROP-awf. Dropoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROP).
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US American/ˈdrɑˌpɔf/DROP-awf
UK British/ˈdrɒˌpɒf/DROP-of
- DROP
- awf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dropoff 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.
- awfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of dropoff
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DROP-of.
What does dropoff mean?
noun
- Alternative form of drop-off.
Where does dropoff come from?
Deverbal from drop off.
Questions about saying dropoff
How do you pronounce dropoff?
Say DROP-awf. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɑˌpɔf/. In British English it is /ˈdrɒˌpɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dropoff?
Dropoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROP). Broken into parts: DROP · awf.
Is dropoff 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 /ˈdrɒˌpɒf/ (DROP-of).