How to pronounce dragonborn
Say it like DRAG-un-born. Dragonborn has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAG).
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- DRAG
- un
- born
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dragonborn 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.
- bornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of dragonborn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRAG-un-bawn.
What does dragonborn mean?
- Born with some physical or spiritual connection to dragons.
- A person born with some physical or spiritual connection to dragons.
Where does dragonborn come from?
From dragon + born.
Questions about saying dragonborn
How do you pronounce dragonborn?
Say DRAG-un-born. The American pronunciation is /ˈdræɡənˌbɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈdræɡənˌbɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dragonborn?
Dragonborn has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAG). Broken into parts: DRAG · un · born.
Is dragonborn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdræɡənˌbɔːn/ (DRAG-un-bawn).