How to pronounce daycare
Say it like DAY-kair. Daycare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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US American/ˈdeɪˌkɛr/DAY-kair
UK British/ˈdeɪkɛə/DAY-kair
- DAY
- kair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daycare 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.
- kairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of daycare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAY-kair.
What does daycare mean?
noun
- Daytime supervision, usually of children or pets.
- A daycare center.
Where does daycare come from?
From day + care.
Questions about saying daycare
How do you pronounce daycare?
Say DAY-kair. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪˌkɛr/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪkɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daycare?
Daycare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · kair.
Is daycare pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdeɪkɛə/ (DAY-kair).