How to Pronounce Drone

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/dɹəʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drone”

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

What does drone mean?

noun

  1. A male ant, bee or wasp, which does not work but can fertilize the queen bee.
  2. Someone who does not work; a lazy person, an idler.

verb

  1. To kill with a missile fired by unmanned aircraft.

Synonyms

UASUAVdrudge

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Words that rhyme with drone

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moangroanbemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritonemonotone

Related words

dawdlerlaggardmonotonebourdonbeebumblebee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drone"?▾

"Drone" has 2 syllables: dron · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "drone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drone" is /dɹəʊn/.

What does "drone" mean?▾

Drone: A male ant, bee or wasp, which does not work but can fertilize the queen bee.

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