How to Pronounce Dreadnaught

To pronounce "dreadnaught", say DREADN-aught — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DREADN-aught

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"dreadnaught" has 2 syllables: dreadn-aught.

What does dreadnaught mean?

noun

  1. A battleship, especially of the World War I era, in which most of the firepower is concentrated in large guns that are of the same caliber.
  2. A type of warship heavier in armour or armament than a typical battleship

Related words

dreadnoughtpredreadnoughtpre-dreadnoughtsemidreadnoughtbattleshipsemi-dreadnoughtsuperdreadnoughtbattle-cruiser

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How many syllables are in "dreadnaught"?▾

"Dreadnaught" has 2 syllables: dreadn · aught.

What does "dreadnaught" mean?▾

Dreadnaught: A battleship, especially of the World War I era, in which most of the firepower is concentrated in large guns that are of the same caliber.

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