How to Pronounce "dethrone"
word
diˈθɹoʊn/, /dɪˈθɹoʊn
di-THRONE
diːθɹˈəʊn
dee-THRONE
Definition
To remove a king, queen, or leader from power or their position, especially from a throne. It can also mean to replace someone who has been the best or most powerful in a field.
IPA Transcription
American English
diˈθɹoʊn/, /dɪˈθɹoʊn
British English
diːθɹˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-THRONE
UK
dee-THRONE
Listen in Context
The rebels tried to dethrone the king.
She wants to dethrone the chess champion.
The new team could dethrone last year's winners.
No one has managed to dethrone her from the top spot so far.