How to Pronounce "droughts"
word
ˈdɹaʊts
DROWTs
dɹˈaʊts
DROWTs
Definition
Droughts are long periods of time when there is very little or no rain, causing water shortages and making it difficult for plants, animals, and people to survive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaʊts
British English
dɹˈaʊts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DROWTs
UK
DROWTs
Listen in Context
Farmers struggle during droughts because their crops do not get enough water.
Droughts can cause rivers to dry up completely.
Many animals die during severe droughts.
Some countries have faced record-breaking droughts in the past decade.