About "dragon"
How to Split "dragon" into Syllables
The word dragon is divided into 2 syllables: dra·gon. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- dra — 1st syllable
- gon — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of dragon:
- IPA: /ˈdɹæɡən/
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📖 Definitions
- A legendary serpentine or reptilian creature.
- In European mythologies, a gigantic beast, typically reptilian with leathery bat-like wings, lion-like claws, scaly skin and a serpent-like body, often a monster with fiery breath.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English dragoun, borrowed from Old French dragon, from Latin dracō(n), from Ancient Greek δράκων (drákōn, “a serpent of huge size, a python, a dragon”), probably from δέρκομαι (dérkomai, “I see clearly”). Mostly displaced Old English draca (whence modern drake)—from the same Latin source, as are Draco, dracone, and dragoon. Derived from drag queen. From Medieval Latin dragon, from Arabic طَرْخُون (ṭarḵūn), from Ancient Greek δρακόντιο...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare dragon with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| dragon | 2 | dra·gon |
| deerskin | 1 | deerskin |
| Didrikson | 3 | di-drik-son |
| Durkheim | 1 | durkheim |
| darken | 2 | dar-ken |
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