How to pronounce droney
Say it like DROH-nee. Droney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROH).
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- DROH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Droney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of droney
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DROH-nee.
What does droney mean?
- Characterized by droning
Where does droney come from?
From drone + -y.
Words that rhyme with droney
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of droney.
Questions about saying droney
How do you pronounce droney?
Say DROH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdroʊni/. In British English it is /ˈdrəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in droney?
Droney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROH). Broken into parts: DROH · nee.
Is droney 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 /ˈdrəʊni/ (DROH-nee).