How to pronounce raindrop
Say it like RAYN-drahp. Raindrop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN).
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- RAYN
- drahp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raindrop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- drahpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of raindrop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: RAYN-drop.
What does raindrop mean?
- A single droplet of rainwater that has just fallen or is falling from the sky.
Where does raindrop come from?
From Middle English rein-drope, reyn-drope, reyn drope, from Old English reġndropa, from Proto-Germanic *regnadrupô.
Questions about saying raindrop
How do you pronounce raindrop?
Say RAYN-drahp. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪndrɑp/. In British English it is /ˈreɪndrɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raindrop?
Raindrop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN). Broken into parts: RAYN · drahp.
Is raindrop 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 /ˈreɪndrɒp/ (RAYN-drop).