How to pronounce gadrooned
Say it like guh-DROOND. Gadrooned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROOND).
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- guh
- DROOND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gadrooned 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.
- DROONDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of gadrooned
American and British speakers say gadrooned in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈdrund/ in the US and /ɡəˈdruːnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-DROOND.
What does gadrooned mean?
- Adorned with gadroons.
Where does gadrooned come from?
From gadroon + -ed.
Words that rhyme with gadrooned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gadrooned.
Questions about saying gadrooned
How do you pronounce gadrooned?
Say guh-DROOND. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈdrund/. In British English it is /ɡəˈdruːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gadrooned?
Gadrooned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROOND). Broken into parts: guh · DROOND.
Do Americans and Brits say gadrooned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈdrund/ and the British form is /ɡəˈdruːnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.