How to pronounce dragonize
Say it like DRAG-uh-nyze. Dragonize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAG).
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- DRAG
- uh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dragonize 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.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dragonize
American and British speakers say dragonize in essentially the same way: /ˈdræɡəˌnaɪz/ in the US and /ˈdræɡəˌnaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAG-uh-nyze.
What does dragonize mean?
- To turn into a dragon.
- To guard attentively; to watch over.
Where does dragonize come from?
From dragon + -ize.
Questions about saying dragonize
How do you pronounce dragonize?
Say DRAG-uh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈdræɡəˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdræɡəˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dragonize?
Dragonize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAG). Broken into parts: DRAG · uh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say dragonize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdræɡəˌnaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈdræɡəˌnaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.