How to Pronounce Droughts

To pronounce "droughts", say DROUGHTS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DROUGHTS

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💡 Tip for remembering “droughts”

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

What does droughts 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

Words that rhyme with droughts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

whereaboutsgoutsloutspayoutsshoutsblackoutsblowoutscloutswalkoutsfalloutsthereaboutshereabouts

Related words

drydryingdrynessdroutharidityaridnessariditiesdrylands

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "droughts"?▾

"Droughts" has one syllable.

What does "droughts" mean?▾

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

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