How to pronounce rhone
Say it like ROHN. Rhone is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ROHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rhone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHN.
What does rhone mean?
- A horizontal section of guttering, collecting rainwater from a roof.
Words that rhyme with rhone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rhone.
Words that sound like rhone
Questions about saying rhone
How do you pronounce rhone?
Say ROHN. The American pronunciation is /roʊn/. In British English it is /rəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhone?
Rhone is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROHN.
Is rhone 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 /rəʊn/ (ROHN).
What words sound the same as rhone?
Rhone sounds the same as roan in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.