How to Pronounce Eavesdrops

To pronounce "eavesdrops", say EAV-esdr-ops — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

EAV-esdr-ops

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💡 Tip for remembering “eavesdrops”

"eavesdrops" has 3 syllables: eav-esdr-ops.

What does eavesdrops mean?

noun

  1. The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house
  2. The space around a house on which such water drips

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

eavesdripoverhear

Related words

listensoverhearssnoopsinterrogatesspysneakssurveildiscovers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eavesdrops"?▾

"Eavesdrops" has 3 syllables: eav · esdr · ops.

What does "eavesdrops" mean?▾

Eavesdrops: The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house

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