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