How to Pronounce Dandelion

To pronounce "dandelion", say DAND-el-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dandelion”

"dandelion" has 3 syllables: dand-el-ion. It rhymes with scion and lion, if that helps it stick.

What does dandelion mean?

noun

  1. Any of the several species of plant in the genus Taraxacum, characterised by yellow flower heads and notched, broad-ended leaves, especially the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).
  2. The flower head or fruiting head of the dandelion plant.

adjective

  1. Of a yellow colour, like that of the flower.

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Words that rhyme with dandelion

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scionlionzionlyonbrianprionchian

Related words

blowballcanaryflufftaraxacum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dandelion"?▾

"Dandelion" has 3 syllables: dand · el · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "dandelion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dandelion" is /ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/.

What does "dandelion" mean?▾

Dandelion: Any of the several species of plant in the genus Taraxacum, characterised by yellow flower heads and notched, broad-ended leaves, especially the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).

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