How to pronounce daze
Say it like DAYZ. Daze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of daze
American and British speakers say daze in essentially the same way: /deɪz/ in the US and /deɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAYZ.
What does daze mean?
- The state of being dazed“He was in a daze.”
- A glittering stone.
- To stun or stupefy, for example with bright light, with a blow, with cold, or with fear.
Where does daze come from?
Alternatively from Middle Dutch dasen (“act silly”).
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Words that rhyme with daze
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Words that sound like daze
Questions about saying daze
How do you pronounce daze?
Say DAYZ. The American pronunciation is /deɪz/. In British English it is /deɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daze?
Daze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say daze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /deɪz/ and the British form is /deɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as daze?
Daze sounds the same as days, dais, day's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.