How to pronounce dames
Say it like DAYMZ. Dames is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DAYMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dames pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of dames
American and British speakers say dames in essentially the same way: /deɪmz/ in the US and /deɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAYMZ.
What does dames mean?
- plural of dame How to pronounce dame
Questions about saying dames
How do you pronounce dames?
Say DAYMZ. The American pronunciation is /deɪmz/. In British English it is /deɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dames?
Dames is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAYMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say dames the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /deɪmz/ and the British form is /deɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.