How to pronounce dronie
Say it like DROH-nee. Dronie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROH).
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- DROH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dronie 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 dronie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DROH-nee.
What does dronie mean?
- A photograph taken of oneself by means of a flying drone.
Where does dronie come from?
Blend of drone + selfie.
Words that rhyme with dronie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dronie.
Questions about saying dronie
How do you pronounce dronie?
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 dronie?
Dronie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROH). Broken into parts: DROH · nee.
Is dronie 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).