How to pronounce drupes
Say it like DROOPS. Drupes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DROOPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drupes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DROOPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of drupes
American and British speakers say drupes in essentially the same way: /drups/ in the US and /druːps/ in the UK.
British respelling: DROOPS.
What does drupes mean?
- plural of drupe How to pronounce drupe
Words that rhyme with drupes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drupes.
Questions about saying drupes
How do you pronounce drupes?
Say DROOPS. The American pronunciation is /drups/. In British English it is /druːps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drupes?
Drupes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DROOPS.
Do Americans and Brits say drupes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /drups/ and the British form is /druːps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.