How to Pronounce Drowsed

To pronounce "drowsed", say DROWS-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /dɹaʊzd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɹaʊzd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drowsed”

"drowsed" has 2 syllables: drows-ed. It rhymes with aroused and roused, if that helps it stick.

What does drowsed mean?

verb

  1. To be sleepy and inactive.
  2. To nod off; to fall asleep.

Words that rhyme with drowsed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arousedrousedhousedbrowsedespousedwarehousedlouseddowseddelousedbowsed

Related words

dozingasleepdrowsydozynappingnoddingknitterpenitence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drowsed"?▾

"Drowsed" has 2 syllables: drows · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "drowsed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drowsed" is /dɹaʊzd/.

What does "drowsed" mean?▾

Drowsed: To be sleepy and inactive.

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