How to Pronounce "drone on"
expression
ˈdɹoʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
DRONE-awn
dɹˈəʊn/ /ˈɒn
drone-ON
Definition
To speak for a long time in a dull, boring, or unchanging voice, usually making it hard for people to pay attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹoʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
dɹˈəʊn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRONE-awn
UK
drone-ON
Listen in Context
The teacher droned on for an hour about history.
He droned on about his new car.
Sometimes, Grandpa drones on when telling stories.
I almost fell asleep as the speaker droned on about economics.