How to pronounce raindrops
Say it like RAYN-drahps. Raindrops has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN).
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- RAYN
- drahps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raindrops 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.
- drahpsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of raindrops
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: RAYN-drops.
What does raindrops mean?
- plural of raindrop How to pronounce raindrop
Questions about saying raindrops
How do you pronounce raindrops?
Say RAYN-drahps. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪnˌdrɑps/. In British English it is /ˈreɪnˌdrɒps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raindrops?
Raindrops has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN). Broken into parts: RAYN · drahps.
Is raindrops 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 /ˈreɪnˌdrɒps/ (RAYN-drops).