How to Pronounce Droned

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɹəʊnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “droned”

"droned" has 2 syllables: dron-ed. It rhymes with moaned and groaned, if that helps it stick.

What does droned mean?

verb

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

verb

  1. To produce a low-pitched hum or buzz.
  2. To speak in a monotone way.

Words that rhyme with droned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moanedgroanedbemoanedintonedtonedstonedpostponedhonedbonedownedconedcloned

Related words

noisybuzzingabuzzmonotonepontificatingprattledyammeredhummed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "droned"?▾

"Droned" has 2 syllables: dron · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "droned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "droned" is /dɹəʊnd/.

What does "droned" mean?▾

Droned: To kill with a missile fired by unmanned aircraft.

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