How to Pronounce "dragoon"
word
druh-GOON
dra-GOON
Definition
Originally, a dragoon is a soldier trained to fight on foot but who travels on horseback. As a verb, it means to force someone to do something against their will, often using pressure or threats.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɹəˈɡuːn
British English
dɹæɡˈuːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
druh-GOON
UK
dra-GOON
Listen in Context
The dragoon rode his horse across the battlefield.
They were dragooned into working overtime on the weekend.
A dragoon is a type of soldier from history.
He didn't want to join the meeting but was dragooned into it by his boss.