How to Pronounce Drought

To pronounce "drought", say DROUGHT — one syllable, IPA /[dɹʌʊt]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

7

Letters

/[dɹʌʊt]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “drought”

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

What does drought mean?

noun

  1. A period of unusually low rainfall, longer and more severe than a dry spell.
  2. (by extension) A longer than expected term without success, particularly in sport.

Synonyms

losing streak

Antonyms

winning streak

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Words that rhyme with drought

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stoutroutflouttoutdevoutdoubtspoutpoutgloutcloutscoutshout

Related words

desertificationdrylandwaterdewateringdehydrationhydriclanddrying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drought"?▾

"Drought" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "drought"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drought" is /[dɹʌʊt]/.

What does "drought" mean?▾

Drought: A period of unusually low rainfall, longer and more severe than a dry spell.

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