How to Pronounce Gone

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ɡɔːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gone”

"gone" has 2 syllables: gon-e. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gawne — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gone mean?

verb

To move:
(chiefly of a machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).
“The engine just won't go anymore.”

adjective

Away, having left.
“Are they gone already?”
No longer part of the present situation.
“Don't bother trying to understand what Grandma says; she's gone.”

preposition

Past, after, later than (a time).
“You'd better hurry up, it's gone four o'clock.”

Synonyms

become change into turn cross draw drift fare move

Antonyms

freeze halt remain stand still stay stop

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Words that rhyme with gone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragon liaison automaton fawn lexicon phenomenon drawn denouement don bygone pylon withdrawn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gone"?▾

"Gone" has 2 syllables: gon · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "gone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gone" is /ɡɔːn/.

What does "gone" mean?▾

Gone: To move:

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