How to pronounce daredevils
Say it like DAIR-dev-ulz. Daredevils has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAIR).
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- DAIR
- dev
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daredevils pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- devGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of daredevils
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAIR-dev-ulz.
What does daredevils mean?
- plural of daredevil How to pronounce daredevil
Questions about saying daredevils
How do you pronounce daredevils?
Say DAIR-dev-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛrˌdɛvəlz/. In British English it is /ˈdɛəˌdɛvəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daredevils?
Daredevils has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAIR). Broken into parts: DAIR · dev · ulz.
Is daredevils pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɛəˌdɛvəlz/ (DAIR-dev-ulz).