How to pronounce dreamlike
Say it like DREEM-lyke. Dreamlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREEM).
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- DREEM
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dreamlike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DREEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lykeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dreamlike
American and British speakers say dreamlike in essentially the same way: /ˈdrimlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈdriːmlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DREEM-lyke.
What does dreamlike mean?
- Like something from a dream; having a sense of vagueness, insubstantiality, or incongruousness.“Her kiss sent me into a dreamlike state of bliss.”
Where does dreamlike come from?
From dream + -like.
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Questions about saying dreamlike
How do you pronounce dreamlike?
Say DREEM-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrimlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈdriːmlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dreamlike?
Dreamlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREEM). Broken into parts: DREEM · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say dreamlike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrimlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈdriːmlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.