How to pronounce Dayton
Say it like DAY-tun. Dayton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dayton 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Dayton
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DAY-tun.
What does Dayton mean?
- a city in southwest Ohio; manufacturing center
Words that rhyme with Dayton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Dayton.
Questions about saying Dayton
How do you pronounce Dayton?
Say DAY-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Dayton?
Dayton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · tun.
Is Dayton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdeɪtən/ (DAY-tun).