How to pronounce dragon
Say it like DRAG-un. Dragon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAG).
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- DRAG
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dragon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dragon
American and British speakers say dragon in essentially the same way: /ˈdræɡən/ in the US and /ˈdræɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAG-un.
What does dragon mean?
- a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
- a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman
- a faint constellation twisting around the north celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus
Words that rhyme with dragon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dragon.
Questions about saying dragon
How do you pronounce dragon?
Say DRAG-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈdræɡən/. In British English it is /ˈdræɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dragon?
Dragon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAG). Broken into parts: DRAG · un.
Do Americans and Brits say dragon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdræɡən/ and the British form is /ˈdræɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.