How to pronounce floordrobe
Say it like FLOR-drohb. Floordrobe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOR).
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- FLOR
- drohb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Floordrobe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- drohbKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of floordrobe
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FLAW-drohb.
What does floordrobe mean?
- Clothing strewn on the floor.
Where does floordrobe come from?
Blend of floor + wardrobe.
Words that rhyme with floordrobe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of floordrobe.
Questions about saying floordrobe
How do you pronounce floordrobe?
Say FLOR-drohb. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɔrdroʊb/. In British English it is /ˈflɔːdrəʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in floordrobe?
Floordrobe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOR). Broken into parts: FLOR · drohb.
Is floordrobe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈflɔːdrəʊb/ (FLAW-drohb).