How to pronounce daydreamer
Say it like DAY-dree-mer. Daydreamer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- dree
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daydreamer 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.
- dreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of daydreamer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAY-dree-muh.
What does daydreamer mean?
- One who daydreams.
- A person who wastes time daydreaming of accomplishments instead of accomplishing things.
Where does daydreamer come from?
From daydream + -er.
Questions about saying daydreamer
How do you pronounce daydreamer?
Say DAY-dree-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪdrimɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪdriːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daydreamer?
Daydreamer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · dree · mer.
Is daydreamer 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 /ˈdeɪdriːmə/ (DAY-dree-muh).