How to pronounce earthdrake
Say it like URTH-drayk. Earthdrake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH).
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- URTH
- drayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthdrake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- draykKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of earthdrake
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URTH-drayk.
What does earthdrake mean?
- a dragon.
Where does earthdrake come from?
From Middle English *erthedrake, from Old English eorþdraca (“earth dragon”), equivalent of earth + drake.
Questions about saying earthdrake
How do you pronounce earthdrake?
Say URTH-drayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθdreɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθdreɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthdrake?
Earthdrake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH). Broken into parts: URTH · drayk.
Is earthdrake 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 /ˈɜːθdreɪk/ (URTH-drayk).