How to pronounce daphne
Say it like DAF-nee. Daphne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAF).
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- DAF
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daphne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of daphne
American and British speakers say daphne in essentially the same way: /ˈdæfni/ in the US and /ˈdæfni/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAF-nee.
What does daphne mean?
- Any one of least 50 species of shrub in the genus Daphne of the family Thymelaeaceae, some of which are grown as ornamentals.
Questions about saying daphne
How do you pronounce daphne?
Say DAF-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæfni/. In British English it is /ˈdæfni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daphne?
Daphne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAF). Broken into parts: DAF · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say daphne the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæfni/ and the British form is /ˈdæfni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.