How to pronounce dracaena
Say it like druh-KAY-nuh. Dracaena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- druh
- KAY
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dracaena pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dracaena
American and British speakers say dracaena in essentially the same way: /drəˈkeɪnə/ in the US and /drəˈkeɪnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: druh-KAY-nuh.
What does dracaena mean?
- Any of the genus Dracaena of liliaceous plants with woody stems and funnel-shaped flowers.
Questions about saying dracaena
How do you pronounce dracaena?
Say druh-KAY-nuh. The American pronunciation is /drəˈkeɪnə/. In British English it is /drəˈkeɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dracaena?
Dracaena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: druh · KAY · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say dracaena the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /drəˈkeɪnə/ and the British form is /drəˈkeɪnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.