How to pronounce daisy
Say it like DAY-zee. Daisy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
- DAY
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daisy 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of daisy
American and British speakers say daisy in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪzi/ in the US and /ˈdeɪzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-zee.
What does daisy mean?
- A wild flowering plant of species Bellis perennis of the family Asteraceae, with a yellow head and white petals
- Any of numerous other flowering plants of various species, mostly among the asterids.
- A boot or other footwear.
Where does daisy come from?
From Middle English dayesye, from Old English dæġes ēage (“daisy”, literally “day's eye”) due to the flowers closing their blossoms during night.
Words that rhyme with daisy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of daisy.
Questions about saying daisy
How do you pronounce daisy?
Say DAY-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪzi/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daisy?
Daisy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say daisy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪzi/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.