How to pronounce daydreaming
Say it like DAY-dree-ming. Daydreaming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- dree
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daydreaming 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.
- dreeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of daydreaming
American and British speakers say daydreaming in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪˌdrimɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdeɪˌdriːmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-dree-ming.
What does daydreaming mean?
- present participle and gerund of daydream How to pronounce daydream
- An instance of daydreaming; a daydream or reverie.
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Questions about saying daydreaming
How do you pronounce daydreaming?
Say DAY-dree-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪˌdrimɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪˌdriːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daydreaming?
Daydreaming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · dree · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say daydreaming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪˌdrimɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪˌdriːmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.