How to Pronounce Crone

To pronounce "crone", say CRON-e — 2 syllables, IPA /kɹəʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kɹəʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crone”

"crone" has 2 syllables: cron-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: krohn — easy to mix up when writing.

What does crone mean?

noun

  1. An old woman.
  2. An archetypal figure, a Wise Woman.

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Words that rhyme with crone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

beldamehagwitchbeldamcronycronehoodcranecroning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crone"?▾

"Crone" has 2 syllables: cron · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "crone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crone" is /kɹəʊn/.

What does "crone" mean?▾

Crone: An old woman.

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