How to pronounce dace
Say it like DAYS. Dace is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- DAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of dace
American and British speakers say dace in essentially the same way: /deɪs/ in the US and /deɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAYS.
What does dace mean?
- A shoal-forming fish of species Leuciscus leuciscus, common to swift rivers in England and Wales and in Europe.
- Any of various related small fish of the family Cyprinidae that live in freshwater and are native to North America.
Where does dace come from?
For a similar loss of r, compare bass, while for the pronunciation with /eɪ/, see scarce.
Words that rhyme with dace
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dace.
Questions about saying dace
How do you pronounce dace?
Say DAYS. The American pronunciation is /deɪs/. In British English it is /deɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dace?
Dace is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say dace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /deɪs/ and the British form is /deɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.