How to pronounce dropper
Say it like DROP-er. Dropper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROP).
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- DROP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dropper 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dropper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DROP-uh.
What does dropper mean?
- A utensil for dispensing a single drop of liquid at a time.
- One who drops something, especially one who drops a specific item to cause mischief.“The dropper left the suitcase with the bomb next to the garbage can.”
- A software component designed to install malware on a target system.
Where does dropper come from?
From drop + -er.
Words that rhyme with dropper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dropper.
Questions about saying dropper
How do you pronounce dropper?
Say DROP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɑpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdrɒpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dropper?
Dropper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROP). Broken into parts: DROP · er.
Is dropper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdrɒpə/ (DROP-uh).