How to pronounce dashes
Say it like DASH-iz. Dashes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DASH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce dashes. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DASH
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dashes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dashes
American and British speakers say dashes in essentially the same way: /ˈdæʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈdæʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DASH-iz.
What does dashes mean?
- plural of dash How to pronounce dash
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dash How to pronounce dash
Questions about saying dashes
How do you pronounce dashes?
Say DASH-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdæʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dashes?
Dashes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DASH). Broken into parts: DASH · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say dashes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈdæʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.