How to Pronounce "dropouts"
word
ˈdɹɑˌpaʊts
DRAH-powts
dɹˈɒpaʊts
drop-OWTS
Definition
People who leave school, college, or another program before finishing it. It often refers to students who do not complete their studies.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɑˌpaʊts
British English
dɹˈɒpaʊts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAH-powts
UK
drop-OWTS
Listen in Context
There are many dropouts in this school.
Many dropouts find it hard to get good jobs.
The program helps school dropouts return to study.
Some dropouts become successful entrepreneurs later in life.