How to pronounce droughty
Say it like DROW-tee. Droughty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROW).
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US American/ˈdraʊti/DROW-tee
UK British/ˈdraʊti/DROW-tee
- DROW
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Droughty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of droughty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DROW-tee.
What does droughty mean?
adjective
- Lacking rain.
Where does droughty come from?
From drought + -y.
Questions about saying droughty
How do you pronounce droughty?
Say DROW-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdraʊti/. In British English it is /ˈdraʊti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in droughty?
Droughty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROW). Broken into parts: DROW · tee.
Is droughty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdraʊti/ (DROW-tee).