How to pronounce dropsy
Say it like DROP-see. Dropsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROP).
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US American/ˈdrɑpsi/DROP-see
UK British/ˈdrɒpsi/DROP-see
- DROP
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dropsy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dropsy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DROP-see.
What does dropsy mean?
noun
- swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
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Questions about saying dropsy
How do you pronounce dropsy?
Say DROP-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɑpsi/. In British English it is /ˈdrɒpsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dropsy?
Dropsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROP). Broken into parts: DROP · see.
Is dropsy 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 /ˈdrɒpsi/ (DROP-see).