How to Pronounce Snapdragon

To pronounce "snapdragon", say SNAPDR-ag-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsnæpdɹæɡən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈsnæpdɹæɡən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “snapdragon”

"snapdragon" has 3 syllables: snapdr-ag-on. It rhymes with dragon and wagon, if that helps it stick.

What does snapdragon mean?

noun

  1. Any plant of the genus Antirrhinum, with showy yellow, white or red flowers.
  2. A game in which raisins are snatched from a vessel containing burning brandy, and eaten; the substance snatched and eaten during the playing of the game; the vessel used for the game.

Synonyms

flapdragon

Words that rhyme with snapdragon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dragonwagonwaggonbandwagondagen

Related words

antirrhinumanemonetailflowerpinkrootdaffodilcrinumsandersonia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snapdragon"?▾

"Snapdragon" has 3 syllables: snapdr · ag · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "snapdragon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snapdragon" is /ˈsnæpdɹæɡən/.

What does "snapdragon" mean?▾

Snapdragon: Any plant of the genus Antirrhinum, with showy yellow, white or red flowers.

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