How to Pronounce "draconian"
word
dɹeɪˈkoʊniən/, /dɹəˈkoʊniən
dray-KOH-nee-uhn or druh-KOH-nee-uhn
dɹækˈəʊniən
drak-OH-nee-uhn
Definition
Describes laws, rules, or measures that are extremely strict or harsh.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɹeɪˈkoʊniən/, /dɹəˈkoʊniən
British English
dɹækˈəʊniən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dray-KOH-nee-uhn or druh-KOH-nee-uhn
UK
drak-OH-nee-uhn
Listen in Context
The new tax rules are draconian.
That was a draconian punishment for a small mistake.
Many people protested the draconian laws.
Her boss's draconian dress code made everyone uncomfortable.