How to Pronounce "drowns"
word
ˈdɹaʊnz
DROWNZ
dɹˈaʊnz
DROWNZ
Definition
'Drowns' is the third person singular of 'drown', meaning to die under water because of not being able to breathe; it can also mean to be completely overwhelmed by something, such as work or emotions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaʊnz
British English
dɹˈaʊnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DROWNZ
UK
DROWNZ
Listen in Context
He drowns if he cannot swim to the shore.
Sometimes a person drowns in deep water quickly.
A child drowns if left alone in the pool.
She always feels like she drowns in homework during exams.