How to Pronounce “drown

word

/ˈdɹaʊn/
drown
/dɹˈaʊn/
drown

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈdɹaʊn/

British English

/dɹˈaʊn/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

drown

UK

drown

Listen in Context

The child almost drowned in the pool.

Many people drown every year because they cannot swim.

Heavy rain can drown small plants.

I'm drowning in emails today, so I may reply late.