drone

How to Split "drone" into Syllables

The word drone is divided into 2 syllables: dro·ne. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• dro — 1st syllable
• ne — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of drone:

• IPA: /dɹəʊn/

📖 Definitions

1. A male ant, bee, or wasp, which does not work but can fertilize the queen.
2. One who performs menial or tedious work.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English drane, from Old English drān, from Proto-West Germanic *drānu, from Proto-Germanic *drēniz, *drēnuz, *drenô (“an insect, drone”), from Proto-Indo-European *dʰreh₁n- (“bee, drone, hornet”). Cognate with Danish drone (“drone”), Dutch dar (“male bee or wasp”), German Drohne, dialectal German Dräne, Trehne, Trene (“drone”), Low German drone (“drone”), Swedish drönje, drönare (“drone”). The etymology of the sense of "remote-controlled aircraf...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down drone into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare drone with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
drone	2	dro·ne
Drano	2	dra-no
dairywomen	4	dai-ry-wo-men
Dramamine	4	dra-ma-mi-ne
Deuteronomy	5	deu-te-ro-no-my

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to drone:

drop, droid, droll, drool, droop, dross, drove, drown.