How to pronounce Dalian
Say it like DAY-lee-un. Dalian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdeɪliən/DAY-lee-un
UK British/dɑːliˈæn/dah-lee-AN
- DAY
- lee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dalian 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Dalian
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: dah-lee-AN.
What does Dalian mean?
proper noun
- A major subprovincial city of Liaoning, in northeastern China.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- talien
- dairen
Words that rhyme with Dalian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Dalian.
Questions about saying Dalian
How do you pronounce Dalian?
Say DAY-lee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪliən/. In British English it is /dɑːliˈæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Dalian?
Dalian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · lee · un.
Is Dalian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /dɑːliˈæn/ (dah-lee-AN).