How to pronounce dethrone
Say it like dih-THROHN. Dethrone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THROHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈθroʊn/dih-THROHN
UK British/dɪˈθrəʊn/dih-THROHN
- dih
- THROHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dethrone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THROHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dethrone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-THROHN.
What does dethrone mean?
verb
- To depose; to forcibly relieve a monarch of the monarchy.
- To remove any governing authority from power.
- To remove from any position of high status or power.
Where does dethrone come from?
From de- + throne.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with dethrone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dethrone.
Questions about saying dethrone
How do you pronounce dethrone?
Say dih-THROHN. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈθroʊn/. In British English it is /dɪˈθrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dethrone?
Dethrone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THROHN). Broken into parts: dih · THROHN.
Is dethrone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dɪˈθrəʊn/ (dih-THROHN).