How to Pronounce Drooping

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɹuːpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drooping”

"drooping" has 2 syllables: droop-ing. It rhymes with grouping and swooping, if that helps it stick.

What does drooping mean?

verb

  1. To hang downward; to sag.
  2. To slowly become limp; to bend gradually.

noun

  1. An instance of something drooping.

adjective

  1. That droops or droop.

    “drooping flowers”

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Words that rhyme with drooping

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groupingswoopingwhoopingsnoopingloopingdupingrecoupingstoopingpoopingcoopingregroupingscooping

Related words

droopysaggingtiredflaggingnoddingpendulousunerectcernuous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drooping"?▾

"Drooping" has 2 syllables: droop · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "drooping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drooping" is /ˈdɹuːpɪŋ/.

What does "drooping" mean?▾

Drooping: To hang downward; to sag.

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