How to pronounce daiquiri
Say it like DAK-uh-ree. Daiquiri has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAK).
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- DAK
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daiquiri 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of daiquiri
American and British speakers say daiquiri in essentially the same way: /ˈdækəri/ in the US and /ˈdækəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAK-uh-ree.
What does daiquiri mean?
- A cocktail of rum, lemon or lime juice and sugar, sometimes with fruit added.
Where does daiquiri come from?
Originated 1915–1920; from Cuban Spanish daiquiri, named after a beach on the south coast of Cuba, from Taíno.
Words that rhyme with daiquiri
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of daiquiri.
Questions about saying daiquiri
How do you pronounce daiquiri?
Say DAK-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈdækəri/. In British English it is /ˈdækəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daiquiri?
Daiquiri has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAK). Broken into parts: DAK · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say daiquiri the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdækəri/ and the British form is /ˈdækəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.