How to Pronounce "draperies"
word
ˈdɹeɪpɝiz
DRAY-pruh-eez
dɹˈeɪpəɹɪz
dray-PUH-riz
Definition
Thick or decorative curtains, usually made of heavy fabric, used to cover windows or for decoration in a room.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹeɪpɝiz
British English
dɹˈeɪpəɹɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAY-pruh-eez
UK
dray-PUH-riz
Listen in Context
The living room has beautiful draperies by the windows.
She drew the draperies to block out the sunlight.
The draperies in the hotel room matched the bedspread.
They replaced their old draperies with some bright, modern ones.