How to Pronounce "drowned"
word
drownd
drownd
Definition
Past form of 'drown'. It means to die underwater because you cannot breathe, or to kill someone or something by keeping them underwater.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɹaʊnd/
British English
/dɹˈaʊnd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
drownd
UK
drownd
Listen in Context
The cat almost drowned in the river.
He drowned while swimming alone.
The heavy rain drowned many small plants.
By the time help arrived, he had already drowned.