How to pronounce dayboat
Say it like DAY-boht. Dayboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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US American/ˈdeɪˌboʊt/DAY-boht
UK British/ˈdeɪˌbəʊt/DAY-boht
- DAY
- boht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dayboat 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.
- bohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dayboat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DAY-boht.
What does dayboat mean?
noun
- A daysailer.
Where does dayboat come from?
From day + boat.
Questions about saying dayboat
How do you pronounce dayboat?
Say DAY-boht. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪˌboʊt/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪˌbəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dayboat?
Dayboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · boht.
Is dayboat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdeɪˌbəʊt/ (DAY-boht).