How to Pronounce Drop

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

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Syllable

Letters

/dɹɒp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drop”

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

What does drop mean?

noun

A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape via surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
“Put three drops of oil into the mixture.”
A very small quantity of liquid, or (by extension) of anything.
“asked for just a drop more tea; she was thirsty and there wasn't a drop of water to be found”

verb

To fall in droplets (of a liquid).
To drip (a liquid).
“The equipment shows how much the glacier has moved and the amount it dropped in height over the summer.”

Synonyms

drop off

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Words that rhyme with drop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

top crop plop taupe sop malaprop agitprop flop stop prop slop pop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drop"?▾

"Drop" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "drop"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drop" is /dɹɒp/.

What does "drop" mean?▾

Drop: A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape via surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.

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