How to Pronounce Drogue

To pronounce "drogue", say DROG-ue — 2 syllables, IPA /dɹəʊɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɹəʊɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drogue”

"drogue" has 2 syllables: drog-ue. It rhymes with rogue and vogue, if that helps it stick.

What does drogue mean?

noun

  1. (whaling) A floating object attached to the end of a harpoon line to slow a whale down and prevent it from diving.
  2. A type of bag pulled behind a boat to stop it from broaching to.

Synonyms

drag chutedrag parachutedrogue chutedrogue parachute

Words that rhyme with drogue

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

roguevogueboguepoaghoaghoeghogueloguepoguesrogevanderploeg

Related words

windsocksockbargefloatdrugdrugs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drogue"?▾

"Drogue" has 2 syllables: drog · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "drogue"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drogue" is /dɹəʊɡ/.

What does "drogue" mean?▾

Drogue: (whaling) A floating object attached to the end of a harpoon line to slow a whale down and prevent it from diving.

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