SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Uncommon

drought

The correct spelling is drought.

How to pronounce drought

[dɹʌʊt]
noun

IPA: [dɹʌʊt]

Say it like: Dro-wt

The correct spelling is drought. A period of unusually low rainfall, longer and more severe than a dry spell.

Usage Examples

No usage examples in context are available for this word.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A period of unusually low rainfall, longer and more severe than a dry spell.
  2. 2.(by extension) A longer than expected term without success, particularly in sport.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples