How to pronounce daybed
Say it like DAY-bed. Daybed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- bed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daybed 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.
- bedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of daybed
American and British speakers say daybed in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪˌbɛd/ in the US and /ˈdeɪˌbɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-bed.
What does daybed mean?
- A couch that can be used as a sofa by day and a bed by night.
- A long chair used for reclining.
Where does daybed come from?
From day + bed.
Questions about saying daybed
How do you pronounce daybed?
Say DAY-bed. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪˌbɛd/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪˌbɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daybed?
Daybed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · bed.
Do Americans and Brits say daybed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪˌbɛd/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪˌbɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.