How to pronounce dais
Say it like DAY-us. Dais has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dais pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dais
American and British speakers say dais in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪəs/ in the US and /ˈdeɪɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-is.
What does dais mean?
- A raised platform in a room for a high table, a seat of honor, a throne, or other dignified occupancy, such as ancestral statues; a similar platform supporting a lectern, pulpit, etc., which may be used to speak from.
- The canopy over an altar, etc.
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Questions about saying dais
How do you pronounce dais?
Say DAY-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪəs/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dais?
Dais has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · us.
Do Americans and Brits say dais the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪəs/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.