How to Pronounce Eavesdropped

To pronounce "eavesdropped", say EAV-esdr-opp-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

EAV-esdr-opp-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “eavesdropped”

"eavesdropped" has 4 syllables: eav-esdr-opp-ed.

What does eavesdropped mean?

verb

  1. To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.

    “I hope nobody was eavesdropping on our conversation last night, since it got so personal.”

  2. To listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them.

Synonyms

overhear

Related words

overhearingoverheardoverhearoverhearswiretappedlistenedwiretappinglistening

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eavesdropped"?▾

"Eavesdropped" has 4 syllables: eav · esdr · opp · ed.

What does "eavesdropped" mean?▾

Eavesdropped: To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.

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