How to pronounce gadroon
Say it like guh-DROON. Gadroon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROON).
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- guh
- DROON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gadroon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DROONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of gadroon
American and British speakers say gadroon in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈdrun/ in the US and /ɡəˈdruːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-DROON.
What does gadroon mean?
- Any of a series of raised decorative curves used as adornments on the necks of vases, silverware, etc.
- A godroon.
Where does gadroon come from?
From French godron, from Middle French goderon, from a form of godet (“vase with wavy edges”) + -(e)ron, from Dutch kodde (“piece of cylindrical wood”).
Words that rhyme with gadroon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gadroon.
Questions about saying gadroon
How do you pronounce gadroon?
Say guh-DROON. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈdrun/. In British English it is /ɡəˈdruːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gadroon?
Gadroon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROON). Broken into parts: guh · DROON.
Do Americans and Brits say gadroon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈdrun/ and the British form is /ɡəˈdruːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.