How to pronounce dropout
Say it like DROP-owt. Dropout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROP).
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- DROP
- owt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dropout 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.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of dropout
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DROP-owt.
What does dropout mean?
- Someone who has left an educational institution without completing the course“The politicians of the world are mere political university dropouts.”
- Someone who has opted out of conventional society.
- One who suddenly leaves anything, or the act of doing so.
Where does dropout come from?
Deverbal from drop out.
Questions about saying dropout
How do you pronounce dropout?
Say DROP-owt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɑˌpaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈdrɒˌpaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dropout?
Dropout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROP). Broken into parts: DROP · owt.
Is dropout 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 /ˈdrɒˌpaʊt/ (DROP-owt).