How to pronounce daylily
Say it like DAY-lil-ee. Daylily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- lil
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daylily 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.
- lilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of daylily
American and British speakers say daylily in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪˌlɪli/ in the US and /ˈdeɪˌlɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-lil-ee.
What does daylily mean?
- Any of several perennial plants, of the genus Hemerocallis, that have fleshy roots, grasslike leaves and colorful flowers that bloom for just one day.
Where does daylily come from?
From day + lily.
Questions about saying daylily
How do you pronounce daylily?
Say DAY-lil-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪˌlɪli/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪˌlɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daylily?
Daylily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · lil · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say daylily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪˌlɪli/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪˌlɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.