How to pronounce dale
Say it like DAYL. Dale is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dale pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of dale
American and British speakers say dale in essentially the same way: /deɪl/ in the US and /deɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAYL.
What does dale mean?
- an open river valley (in a hilly area)
Where does dale come from?
From Middle English dale, from Old English dæl, from Proto-West Germanic *dal, from Proto-Germanic *dalą.
Words that rhyme with dale
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dale.
Questions about saying dale
How do you pronounce dale?
Say DAYL. The American pronunciation is /deɪl/. In British English it is /deɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dale?
Dale is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say dale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /deɪl/ and the British form is /deɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.