How to Pronounce Drop-down

To pronounce "drop-down", say DROPD-own — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

DROPD-own

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💡 Tip for remembering “drop-down”

"drop-down" has 2 syllables: dropd-own.

What does drop-down mean?

noun

  1. An instance of a selection object that hides the contents (especially the other choices) until activated.

    “That screen is good, but add a couple of dropdowns and it will be perfect.”

adjective

  1. (of a widget) Dropping down from above; being a specific type of selection control that hides its contents until activated.

    “Click the Colours button on the toolbar to show a dropdown menu of available colours.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drop-down"?▾

"Drop-down" has 2 syllables: dropd · own.

What does "drop-down" mean?▾

Drop-down: An instance of a selection object that hides the contents (especially the other choices) until activated.

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