How to pronounce teardrop
Say it like TEE-uh-drahp. Teardrop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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US American/ˈtiədrɑp/TEE-uh-drahp
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- TEE
- uh
- drahp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teardrop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- drahpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does teardrop mean?
noun
- a single tear (clear, salty liquid secreted by the eye).“Devin's teardrop landed on Cody's head.”
- The shape of a drop of liquid about to fall. (Note that once detached from a surface, a drop changes shape to become spherical).
Where does teardrop come from?
From tear + drop.
Questions about saying teardrop
How do you pronounce teardrop?
Say TEE-uh-drahp. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiədrɑp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teardrop?
Teardrop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · uh · drahp.