To pronounce "draconian", say DRAC-on-ian — 3 syllables, IPA /dɹækˈəʊ.ni.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɹækˈəʊ.ni.ən/
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"draconian" has 3 syllables: drac-on-ian. It rhymes with chthonian and gorgonian, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“The Soviet regime was draconian.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Draconian" has 3 syllables: drac · on · ian.
The IPA transcription of "draconian" is /dɹækˈəʊ.ni.ən/.
Draconian: Very severe or strict.
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