How to Pronounce Dethrone

To pronounce "dethrone", say DETHR-on-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

DETHR-on-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “dethrone”

"dethrone" has 3 syllables: dethr-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does dethrone mean?

verb

  1. To depose; to forcibly relieve a monarch of the monarchy.
  2. To remove any governing authority from power.

Synonyms

bring downdeposedivestoverthrowdiscrowndisenthroneuncrown

Antonyms

coronatecrownenthronekingempowerinstall

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Words that rhyme with dethrone

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moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

uncrownoustdethronizedisthroneunthronedisenthronedisthronizeunkingdom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dethrone"?▾

"Dethrone" has 3 syllables: dethr · on · e.

What does "dethrone" mean?▾

Dethrone: To depose; to forcibly relieve a monarch of the monarchy.

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