How to pronounce dashy
Say it like DASH-ee. Dashy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DASH).
- DASH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dashy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dashy
American and British speakers say dashy in essentially the same way: /ˈdæʃi/ in the US and /ˈdæʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DASH-ee.
What does dashy mean?
- Calculated to arrest attention; ostentatiously fashionable; showy.
Where does dashy come from?
From dash + -y.
Words that rhyme with dashy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dashy.
Questions about saying dashy
How do you pronounce dashy?
Say DASH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæʃi/. In British English it is /ˈdæʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dashy?
Dashy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DASH). Broken into parts: DASH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say dashy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæʃi/ and the British form is /ˈdæʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.