How to pronounce daycares
Say it like DAY-kairz. Daycares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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US American/ˈdeɪˌkɛrz/DAY-kairz
UK British/ˈdeɪˌkɛəz/DAY-kairz
- DAY
- kairz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daycares 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.
- kairzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of daycares
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAY-kairz.
What does daycares mean?
noun
- plural of daycare How to pronounce daycare
Questions about saying daycares
How do you pronounce daycares?
Say DAY-kairz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪˌkɛrz/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪˌkɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daycares?
Daycares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · kairz.
Is daycares 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 /ˈdeɪˌkɛəz/ (DAY-kairz).