How to Pronounce "drop a hint"
expression
ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɪnt
DROP-uh-hint
dɹˈɒp/ /æɪ/ /hˈɪnt
DROP-uh-hint
Definition
To give someone an indirect suggestion or clue about something without saying it openly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɪnt
British English
dɹˈɒp/ /æɪ/ /hˈɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DROP-uh-hint
UK
DROP-uh-hint
Listen in Context
She dropped a hint about wanting a new phone.
Can you drop a hint if you know the answer?
My dad dropped a hint that we might go on vacation.
He didn’t come right out and say it, but he definitely dropped a hint.