How to pronounce snapdragons
Say it like SNAP-drag-unz. Snapdragons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAP).
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- SNAP
- drag
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snapdragons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dragGive this part a little weight. 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 snapdragons
American and British speakers say snapdragons in essentially the same way: /ˈsnæpˌdræɡənz/ in the US and /ˈsnæpˌdræɡənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNAP-drag-unz.
What does snapdragons mean?
- plural of snapdragon How to pronounce snapdragon
Questions about saying snapdragons
How do you pronounce snapdragons?
Say SNAP-drag-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnæpˌdræɡənz/. In British English it is /ˈsnæpˌdræɡənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snapdragons?
Snapdragons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAP). Broken into parts: SNAP · drag · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say snapdragons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnæpˌdræɡənz/ and the British form is /ˈsnæpˌdræɡənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.