How to pronounce dasein
Say it like DAH-zyne. Dasein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
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- DAH
- zyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dasein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dasein
American and British speakers say dasein in essentially the same way: /ˈdɑzaɪn/ in the US and /ˈdɑːzaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAH-zyne.
What does dasein mean?
- Being; especially the nature of being; existence, presence, hereness, suchness, essence
Where does dasein come from?
From German Dasein (“there-to be”), from da (“there”) + sein (“to be”).
Questions about saying dasein
How do you pronounce dasein?
Say DAH-zyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑzaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːzaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dasein?
Dasein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · zyne.
Do Americans and Brits say dasein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɑzaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈdɑːzaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.