How many syllables in "dragon"?

"dragon" has 2 lettergrepen (drag - on).

How to divide "dragon"?

"dragon" divides into 2 parts: drag · on.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"dragon": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:drag·on

Hoofdklemtoon

DRAG-on(drag · on)● ○

Stress in "dragon" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdræɡən⁄

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IPAˈdræɡən

Lettergrependrag·on

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How many syllables in "dragon"?: "dragon" has 2 lettergrepen (drag - on).
How to divide "dragon"?: "dragon" divides into 2 parts: drag · on.
Where is the stress in "dragon"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "dragon"?: Say each syllable slowly (drag... on) and listen on SayItVid.