How to pronounce dees
Say it like DEEZ. Dees is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dees pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dees
American and British speakers say dees in essentially the same way: /diz/ in the US and /diːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEEZ.
What does dees mean?
- plural of dee, the name of the letter D. How to pronounce dee
- Something shaped like the letter D.“The pommel is furnished with dees.”
- Police detectives.“The dees are about.”
Words that rhyme with dees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dees.
Questions about saying dees
How do you pronounce dees?
Say DEEZ. The American pronunciation is /diz/. In British English it is /diːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dees?
Dees is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say dees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diz/ and the British form is /diːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.