How to Pronounce Draping

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɹeɪpɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “draping”

"draping" has 2 syllables: drap-ing. It rhymes with gaping and scraping, if that helps it stick.

What does draping mean?

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. That which drapes.
  2. Material used as a drape.

Words that rhyme with draping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gapingscrapingescapingreshapingshapinglandscapingtapingrapingvideotapingtaiping

Related words

draperycurtainpallmantleposedrapetdrippagedrainer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "draping"?▾

"Draping" has 2 syllables: drap · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "draping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "draping" is /ˈdɹeɪpɪŋ/.

What does "draping" mean?▾

Draping: To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery

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