How do you pronounce "drone"?

In American English: /ˈdroʊn/ (DROHN). In British English: /dɹˈəʊn/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdroʊn/ (DROHN). In Australian English: /dɹˈəʊn/ (DR).

Is "drone" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdroʊn/ (DROHN), while in British English it's /dɹˈəʊn/ (DR).

How to Pronounce "drone"

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drone

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/ˈdroʊn/

DROHN

Syllable Breakdown

droʊndrone

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