How to pronounce daydress
Say it like DAY-dres. Daydress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdeɪdrɛs/DAY-dres
UK British/ˈdeɪdrɛs/DAY-dres
- DAY
- dres
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daydress 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.
- dresKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of daydress
American and British speakers say daydress in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪdrɛs/ in the US and /ˈdeɪdrɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-dres.
What does daydress mean?
noun
- A garment designed to be worn during the day, usually by women.
Where does daydress come from?
From day + dress.
Questions about saying daydress
How do you pronounce daydress?
Say DAY-dres. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪdrɛs/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪdrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daydress?
Daydress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · dres.
Do Americans and Brits say daydress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪdrɛs/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪdrɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.