How to pronounce daffodil
Say it like DAF-uh-dil. Daffodil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAF).
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US American/ˈdæfəˌdɪl/DAF-uh-dil
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- DAF
- uh
- dil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daffodil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does daffodil mean?
noun
- A bulbous plant of the genus Narcissus, with yellow flowers and a trumpet shaped corona, especially Narcissus pseudonarcissus, the national flower of Wales.
- A brilliant yellow color, like that of a daffodil.
- Of a brilliant yellow color, like that of a daffodil.
Questions about saying daffodil
How do you pronounce daffodil?
Say DAF-uh-dil. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæfəˌdɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daffodil?
Daffodil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAF). Broken into parts: DAF · uh · dil.