How to pronounce David
Say it like DAY-vid. David has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce David. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DAY
- vid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
David pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of David
American and British speakers say David in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪvɪd/ in the US and /ˈdeɪvɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-vid.
What does David mean?
- A city, the capital of Chiriquí province, Panama.
Questions about saying David
How do you pronounce David?
Say DAY-vid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪvɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪvɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in David?
David has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · vid.
Do Americans and Brits say David the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪvɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪvɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.