How to Pronounce Drowned

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

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Syllables

Letters

/dɹaʊnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drowned”

"drowned" has 2 syllables: drown-ed. It rhymes with profound and expound, if that helps it stick.

What does drowned mean?

verb

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

adjective

That has died by drowning.
“a drowned rat”

Synonyms

flood inundate

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Words that rhyme with drowned

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profound expound resound renowned sound confound ground rebound stound round compound pound

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drowned"?▾

"Drowned" has 2 syllables: drown · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "drowned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drowned" is /dɹaʊnd/.

What does "drowned" mean?▾

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

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