How to pronounce daydream
Say it like DAY-dreem. Daydream has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- dreem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daydream 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.
- dreemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of daydream
American and British speakers say daydream in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪˌdrim/ in the US and /ˈdeɪˌdriːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-dreem.
What does daydream mean?
- To have such a series of thoughts; to woolgather.“Stop daydreaming and get back to work!”
- A spontaneous series of thoughts while awake not connected to immediate reality.
Where does daydream come from?
From day + dream. Compare West Frisian deidream (“daydream”), Dutch dagdroom (“daydream”), German Tagtraum (“daydream”), Swedish dagdröm (“daydream”), Icelandic dagdraumur (“daydream”).
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Questions about saying daydream
How do you pronounce daydream?
Say DAY-dreem. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪˌdrim/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪˌdriːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daydream?
Daydream has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · dreem.
Do Americans and Brits say daydream the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪˌdrim/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪˌdriːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.