How to pronounce dayan
Say it like DAY-un. Dayan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dayan 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dayan
American and British speakers say dayan in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪən/ in the US and /ˈdeɪən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-un.
What does dayan mean?
- A rabbinic judge.
Words that rhyme with dayan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dayan.
Questions about saying dayan
How do you pronounce dayan?
Say DAY-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪən/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dayan?
Dayan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · un.
Do Americans and Brits say dayan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪən/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.