How to Pronounce "prone to"
expression
ˈpɹoʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
PROHN too, PROHN tuh, PROHN ti
pɹˈəʊn/ /tˈuː
pr-OHN too
Definition
Likely to experience or do something, especially something negative; having a tendency towards a particular behavior or condition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹoʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
pɹˈəʊn/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROHN too, PROHN tuh, PROHN ti
UK
pr-OHN too
Listen in Context
He is prone to headaches.
This car is prone to problems in the winter.
Children are sometimes prone to crying when tired.
He's always prone to forgetting his keys.