How to pronounce daymare
Say it like DAY-meh-er. Daymare has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdeɪˌmɛɚ/DAY-meh-er
UK British/ˈdeɪˌmɛə/DAY-mair
- DAY
- meh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daymare 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.
- mehGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of daymare
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAY-mair.
What does daymare mean?
noun
- A vivid, unpleasant mental image, having the characteristics of a nightmare, during wakefulness.
- To have a daymare.
Where does daymare come from?
From day + mare, after nightmare.
Questions about saying daymare
How do you pronounce daymare?
Say DAY-meh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪˌmɛɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪˌmɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daymare?
Daymare has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · meh · er.
Is daymare pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈdeɪˌmɛə/ (DAY-mair).