How to pronounce dayjamas
Say it like day-JAM-uz. Dayjamas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAM).
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- day
- JAM
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dayjamas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- JAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dayjamas
American and British speakers say dayjamas in essentially the same way: /deɪˈdʒæməz/ in the US and /deɪˈdʒæməz/ in the UK.
British respelling: day-JAM-uz.
What does dayjamas mean?
- Pajama-like clothing worn as daytime-appropriate apparel.
Where does dayjamas come from?
Blend of day + pajamas.
Questions about saying dayjamas
How do you pronounce dayjamas?
Say day-JAM-uz. The American pronunciation is /deɪˈdʒæməz/. In British English it is /deɪˈdʒæməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dayjamas?
Dayjamas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAM). Broken into parts: day · JAM · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say dayjamas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /deɪˈdʒæməz/ and the British form is /deɪˈdʒæməz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.