How to pronounce prone
Say it like PROHN. Prone is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PROHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of prone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROHN.
What does prone mean?
- having a tendency (to); often used in combination“a child prone to mischief”“failure-prone”
- lying face downward
Where does prone come from?
From Middle English prone, proone, proon, from Latin prōnus (“turned forward, bent or inclined”), from prō (“forward”).
Words that rhyme with prone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prone.
Questions about saying prone
How do you pronounce prone?
Say PROHN. The American pronunciation is /proʊn/. In British English it is /prəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prone?
Prone is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PROHN.
Is prone 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 /prəʊn/ (PROHN).