How to pronounce dreamy
Say it like DREE-mee. Dreamy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREE).
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- DREE
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dreamy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dreamy
American and British speakers say dreamy in essentially the same way: /ˈdrimi/ in the US and /ˈdriːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DREE-mee.
What does dreamy mean?
- As in a dream; resembling a dream.
- Sexy; handsome; attractive.“I love the doctor in that American TV show: he is so dreamy!”
- Having a pleasant or romantic atmosphere.“That place was so dreamy!”
Where does dreamy come from?
From dream + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with dreamy
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Questions about saying dreamy
How do you pronounce dreamy?
Say DREE-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrimi/. In British English it is /ˈdriːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dreamy?
Dreamy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREE). Broken into parts: DREE · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say dreamy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrimi/ and the British form is /ˈdriːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.