How to pronounce daybreak
Say it like DAY-brayk. Daybreak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
- DAY
- brayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daybreak 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.
- braykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of daybreak
American and British speakers say daybreak in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/ in the US and /ˈdeɪbreɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-brayk.
What does daybreak mean?
- The beginning of the day; the first moment of daylight.
Where does daybreak come from?
From day + break.
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Questions about saying daybreak
How do you pronounce daybreak?
Say DAY-brayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪbreɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daybreak?
Daybreak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · brayk.
Do Americans and Brits say daybreak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪbreɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.