How to pronounce drupe
Say it like DROOP. Drupe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DROOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drupe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DROOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of drupe
American and British speakers say drupe in essentially the same way: /drup/ in the US and /druːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: DROOP.
What does drupe mean?
- A kind of fruit, with a fleshy exterior, formed from the exocarp and mesocarp, surrounding a hardened endocarp which protects the seed.
Words that rhyme with drupe
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Words that sound like drupe
Questions about saying drupe
How do you pronounce drupe?
Say DROOP. The American pronunciation is /drup/. In British English it is /druːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drupe?
Drupe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DROOP.
Do Americans and Brits say drupe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /drup/ and the British form is /druːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as drupe?
Drupe sounds the same as droop in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.