How to pronounce dey
Say it like DAY. Dey is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dey 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.
American vs British pronunciation of dey
American and British speakers say dey in essentially the same way: /deɪ/ in the US and /deɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY.
What does dey mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of their, representing African-American Vernacular English.
- Pronunciation spelling of there, representing African-American Vernacular English or Caribbean English.
- Pronunciation spelling of they, representing dialects with th-stopping in English.
- An informal Tamil-language term of address used when trying to get someone's attention.
Words that rhyme with dey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dey.
Words that sound like dey
Questions about saying dey
How do you pronounce dey?
Say DAY. The American pronunciation is /deɪ/. In British English it is /deɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dey?
Dey is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAY.
Do Americans and Brits say dey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /deɪ/ and the British form is /deɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dey?
Dey sounds the same as day, de in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.