How to pronounce dalmatian
Say it like dal-MAY-shun. Dalmatian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- dal
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dalmatian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dalKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dalmatian
American and British speakers say dalmatian in essentially the same way: /dælˈmeɪʃən/ in the US and /dælˈmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dal-MAY-shun.
What does dalmatian mean?
- Alternative spelling of Dalmatian.
Words that rhyme with dalmatian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dalmatian.
Questions about saying dalmatian
How do you pronounce dalmatian?
Say dal-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dælˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /dælˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dalmatian?
Dalmatian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: dal · MAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say dalmatian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dælˈmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /dælˈmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.