How to pronounce dragons
Say it like DRAG-unz. Dragons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce dragons. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DRAG
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dragons 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dragons
American and British speakers say dragons in essentially the same way: /ˈdræɡənz/ in the US and /ˈdræɡənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAG-unz.
What does dragons mean?
- plural of dragon How to pronounce dragon
Words that sound like dragons
- dragon's
Questions about saying dragons
How do you pronounce dragons?
Say DRAG-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdræɡənz/. In British English it is /ˈdræɡənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dragons?
Dragons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAG). Broken into parts: DRAG · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say dragons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdræɡənz/ and the British form is /ˈdræɡənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dragons?
Dragons sounds the same as dragon's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.