How to Pronounce "dragoons"
word
drəˈɡunz
druh-GOONZ
dɹæɡˈuːnz
dra-GOONZ
Definition
Dragoons were soldiers in the past who were trained to fight on horseback and on foot, often used as mobile infantry or cavalry.
IPA Transcription
American English
drəˈɡunz
British English
dɹæɡˈuːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
druh-GOONZ
UK
dra-GOONZ
Listen in Context
The dragoons rode their horses into battle.
The army sent dragoons to protect the village.
Many countries had dragoons in their military forces.
Stories about dragoons often appear in old adventure novels.