How to pronounce droppings
Say it like DROP-ingz. Droppings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROP).
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- DROP
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Droppings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of droppings
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DROP-ingz.
What does droppings mean?
- plural of dropping How to pronounce dropping
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Questions about saying droppings
How do you pronounce droppings?
Say DROP-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɑpɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈdrɒpɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in droppings?
Droppings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROP). Broken into parts: DROP · ingz.
Is droppings 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 /ˈdrɒpɪŋz/ (DROP-ingz).