How to Pronounce Droning

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɹəʊnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “droning”

"droning" has 2 syllables: dron-ing. It rhymes with boning and groaning, if that helps it stick.

What does droning 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.

noun

  1. A dull humming.

Words that rhyme with droning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

boninggroaningmoaningintoningtoninghoningconingjawboningcondoningbemoaningzoningcloning

Related words

noisybuzzingabuzzmonotonerumblingbuzzthumpingwhirring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "droning"?▾

"Droning" has 2 syllables: dron · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "droning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "droning" is /ˈdɹəʊnɪŋ/.

What does "droning" mean?▾

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

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