How to Pronounce Drape

To pronounce "drape", say DRAP-e — 2 syllables, IPA /dɹeɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/dɹeɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drape”

"drape" has 2 syllables: drap-e. It rhymes with shape and gape, if that helps it stick.

What does drape mean?

noun

  1. A curtain; a drapery.
  2. The way in which fabric falls or hangs.

verb

  1. To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery

    “to drape a bust, a building, etc.”

  2. To spread over, cover.

    “I draped my towel over the radiator to dry.”

Words that rhyme with drape

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shapegapeescapescraperapeagapescapegrapelandscapereshapeswapecrepe

Related words

draperycurtainpallmantleposeveilheadscarfhaircut

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drape"?▾

"Drape" has 2 syllables: drap · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "drape"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drape" is /dɹeɪp/.

What does "drape" mean?▾

Drape: A curtain; a drapery.

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