How to pronounce draconian
Say it like druh-KOH-nee-un. Draconian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- druh
- KOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Draconian 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.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of draconian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: druh-KOH-nee-un.
What does draconian mean?
- Very severe, cruel, or harsh.“The mayor announced draconian budget cuts today.”
- A creature resembling a dragon.
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Questions about saying draconian
How do you pronounce draconian?
Say druh-KOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /drəˈkoʊniən/. In British English it is /drəˈkəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in draconian?
Draconian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: druh · KOH · nee · un.
Is draconian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /drəˈkəʊniən/ (druh-KOH-nee-un).