How to pronounce dasheen
Say it like da-SHEEN. Dasheen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEEN).
- da
- SHEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dasheen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- daKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SHEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dasheen
American and British speakers say dasheen in essentially the same way: /dæˈʃin/ in the US and /dæˈʃiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: da-SHEEN.
What does dasheen mean?
- Old cocoyam; the edible starchy yellow tuber of the taro plant.
Where does dasheen come from?
From a language of the West Indies.
Words that rhyme with dasheen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dasheen.
Questions about saying dasheen
How do you pronounce dasheen?
Say da-SHEEN. The American pronunciation is /dæˈʃin/. In British English it is /dæˈʃiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dasheen?
Dasheen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEEN). Broken into parts: da · SHEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say dasheen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dæˈʃin/ and the British form is /dæˈʃiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.