How to Pronounce Drapes

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɹeɪps/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drapes”

"drapes" has 2 syllables: drap-es. It rhymes with traipse and gapes, if that helps it stick.

What does drapes 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.”

noun

  1. Heavy cloth hung over a window.

Synonyms

curtains

Words that rhyme with drapes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

traipsegapesrapesstapesgrapesapestapesscrapesshapestrapescapesescapes

Related words

draperycurtainpallmantleposelinenssheetsshades

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drapes"?▾

"Drapes" has 2 syllables: drap · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "drapes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drapes" is /dɹeɪps/.

What does "drapes" mean?▾

Drapes: A curtain; a drapery.

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