How to pronounce droning
Say it like DROH-ning. Droning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROH).
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- DROH
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Droning 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of droning
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DROH-ning.
What does droning mean?
- present participle and gerund of drone How to pronounce drone
- A dull humming sound.
- Tedious and monotonous speech or writing.
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Words that rhyme with droning
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Questions about saying droning
How do you pronounce droning?
Say DROH-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈdroʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdrəʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in droning?
Droning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROH). Broken into parts: DROH · ning.
Is droning 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 /ˈdrəʊnɪŋ/ (DROH-ning).