How to pronounce dragoness
Say it like DRAG-uh-nes. Dragoness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAG).
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- DRAG
- uh
- nes
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dragoness 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dragoness
American and British speakers say dragoness in essentially the same way: /ˈdræɡənɛs/ in the US and /ˈdræɡənɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAG-uh-nes.
What does dragoness mean?
- A female dragon.
Where does dragoness come from?
From dragon + -ess.
Questions about saying dragoness
How do you pronounce dragoness?
Say DRAG-uh-nes. The American pronunciation is /ˈdræɡənɛs/. In British English it is /ˈdræɡənɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dragoness?
Dragoness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAG). Broken into parts: DRAG · uh · nes.
Do Americans and Brits say dragoness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdræɡənɛs/ and the British form is /ˈdræɡənɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.