How to pronounce dactyly
Say it like DAK-tuh-lee. Dactyly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAK).
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- DAK
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dactyly 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dactyly
American and British speakers say dactyly in essentially the same way: /ˈdæktəˌli/ in the US and /ˈdæktəˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAK-tuh-lee.
What does dactyly mean?
- The number and arrangement of digits (fingers and toes) on the hands, feet, or (sometimes) wings, of a tetrapod animal.
Questions about saying dactyly
How do you pronounce dactyly?
Say DAK-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæktəˌli/. In British English it is /ˈdæktəˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dactyly?
Dactyly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAK). Broken into parts: DAK · tuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say dactyly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæktəˌli/ and the British form is /ˈdæktəˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.