How to pronounce daresay
Say it like dair-SAY. Daresay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- dair
- SAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daresay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of daresay
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dair-SAY.
What does daresay mean?
- Chiefly in the form I daresay: to venture to say (as the speaker believes something is likely to be the case); to think something probable; to presume.“Are you going to stay up all night? I daresay that I am.”
Where does daresay come from?
From dare say: dare (“to have enough courage (to do something)”) + say.
Words that rhyme with daresay
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Questions about saying daresay
How do you pronounce daresay?
Say dair-SAY. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛrˈseɪ/. In British English it is /ˌdɛəˈseɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daresay?
Daresay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: dair · SAY.
Is daresay 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 /ˌdɛəˈseɪ/ (dair-SAY).