How to pronounce Daniel
Say it like DAN-yul. Daniel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAN).
- DAN
- yul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daniel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Daniel
American and British speakers say Daniel in essentially the same way: /ˈdænjəl/ in the US and /ˈdænjəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAN-yul.
What does Daniel mean?
- A village in central Poland.
- A town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States.
- A census-designated place in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States.
- The buttocks.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- book of daniel
- book of the prophet daniel
Words that rhyme with Daniel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Daniel.
Questions about saying Daniel
How do you pronounce Daniel?
Say DAN-yul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdænjəl/. In British English it is /ˈdænjəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Daniel?
Daniel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAN). Broken into parts: DAN · yul.
Do Americans and Brits say Daniel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdænjəl/ and the British form is /ˈdænjəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.