How to pronounce dropped
Say it like DROPT. Dropped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DROPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dropped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DROPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dropped
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DROPT.
What does dropped mean?
- simple past and past participle of drop How to pronounce drop
- allowed to drop or fall.
- suddenly disconnected.
Words that rhyme with dropped
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dropped.
Questions about saying dropped
How do you pronounce dropped?
Say DROPT. The American pronunciation is /drɑpt/. In British English it is /drɒpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dropped?
Dropped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DROPT.
Is dropped 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 /drɒpt/ (DROPT).