How to pronounce dactyl
Say it like DAK-til. Dactyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAK).
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- DAK
- til
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dactyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dactyl
American and British speakers say dactyl in essentially the same way: /ˈdæktɪl/ in the US and /ˈdæktɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAK-til.
What does dactyl mean?
- A metrical foot of three syllables of the shape | – ⏖ |
- In qualitative metre, a foot with a stressed first syllable followed by two unstressed syllables.
- In quantitative metre, a foot with a long first syllable followed by two short syllables.
Words that rhyme with dactyl
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dactyl.
Questions about saying dactyl
How do you pronounce dactyl?
Say DAK-til. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæktɪl/. In British English it is /ˈdæktɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dactyl?
Dactyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAK). Broken into parts: DAK · til.
Do Americans and Brits say dactyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæktɪl/ and the British form is /ˈdæktɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.