To pronounce "drowsy", say DROWSY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdɹaʊzi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdɹaʊzi/
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"drowsy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with lousy and frouzy, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“I was feeling drowsy and so decided to make a cup of coffee to try to wake myself up.”
“It was a warm, drowsy summer afternoon.”
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"Drowsy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "drowsy" is /ˈdɹaʊzi/.
Drowsy: Inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness
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