How to Pronounce Drown

To pronounce "drown", say DROWN — one syllable, IPA /dɹaʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

drown

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Syllable

5

Letters

/dɹaʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drown”

"drown" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with frown and crown, if that helps it stick.

What does drown mean?

verb

  1. To die from suffocation while immersed in water or other fluid.
  2. To kill by suffocating in water or another liquid.

Synonyms

floodinundate

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Words that rhyme with drown

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

frowncrowndownrenowntownletdownmeltdownbrown

Related words

submergeoverwhelmplungesinkshedflowinundatedive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drown"?▾

"Drown" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "drown"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drown" is /dɹaʊn/.

What does "drown" mean?▾

Drown: To die from suffocation while immersed in water or other fluid.

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