How to pronounce daw
Say it like DAW. Daw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of daw
American and British speakers say daw in essentially the same way: /dɔ/ in the US and /dɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAW.
What does daw mean?
- A western jackdaw, Coloeus monedula, a passerine bird in the crow family (Corvidae), more commonly called jackdaw.
- To dawn.
Where does daw come from?
From Middle English dawe, from Old English *dāwe, from Proto-West Germanic *dāhwā.
Words that rhyme with daw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of daw.
Questions about saying daw
How do you pronounce daw?
Say DAW. The American pronunciation is /dɔ/. In British English it is /dɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daw?
Daw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAW.
Do Americans and Brits say daw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɔ/ and the British form is /dɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.