How to Pronounce Droops

To pronounce "droops", say DROOPS — one syllable, IPA /dɹuːps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/dɹuːps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “droops”

"droops" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with troops and groups, if that helps it stick.

What does droops mean?

verb

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

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Words that rhyme with droops

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

troopsgroupswhoopsparatroopsnincompoopspoopsdrupeshoopsloopsscoopscoopsdupes

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "droops"?▾

"Droops" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "droops"?▾

The IPA transcription of "droops" is /dɹuːps/.

What does "droops" mean?▾

Droops: To hang downward; to sag.

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