How to Pronounce Dross

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/dɹɑs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dross”

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

What does dross mean?

noun

  1. Waste or impure matter.
  2. Residue that forms on the surface of a metal from oxidation.

verb

  1. To remove dross from.

Synonyms

junkrubbish

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Words that rhyme with dross

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crossglosstossposalbatrossmossembossfosscrisscrosssossdosshelios

Related words

impurityscoriaslagscumrefuseresiduedairytoxic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dross"?▾

"Dross" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dross"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dross" is /dɹɑs/.

What does "dross" mean?▾

Dross: Waste or impure matter.

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