How to Pronounce Lone

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ləʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lone”

"lone" has 2 syllables: lon-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

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

What does lone mean?

adjective

  1. Solitary; having no companion.

    “a lone traveler or watcher”

  2. Isolated or lonely; lacking companionship.

Synonyms

only

Words that rhyme with lone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

aloneonlylonesomelonelysinglesolesolitaryeremitic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lone"?▾

"Lone" has 2 syllables: lon · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lone" is /ləʊn/.

What does "lone" mean?▾

Lone: Solitary; having no companion.

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