How to pronounce mandragora
Say it like man-DRAG-uh-ruh. Mandragora has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAG).
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US American/ˌmænˈdræɡərə/man-DRAG-uh-ruh
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- man
- DRAG
- uh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mandragora pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does mandragora mean?
noun
- Any of various plants of the genus Mandragora.
- The root of such a plant, traditionally used as a narcotic.
- A kind of tiny supernatural being, sometimes described as a demon.
Where does mandragora come from?
From Medieval Latin mandragora, from Latin mandragorās.
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Questions about saying mandragora
How do you pronounce mandragora?
Say man-DRAG-uh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmænˈdræɡərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mandragora?
Mandragora has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAG). Broken into parts: man · DRAG · uh · ruh.