Pronunciation
How to pronounce “dropped”
“dropped” is pronounced /dɹɑːpt/ — 1 syllable.
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dropped
/dɹɑːpt/
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'dropped' is one beat: /dɹɑːpt/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.Meaning
let fall to the ground
“Don't drop the dishes”
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