How to pronounce "day"

day

Noun
American
/deɪ/

Syllable Breakdown

day

How natives say day

British
/deɪ/

Syllable Breakdown

day

How natives say day

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'd' sound by placing your tongue against the back of your teeth.

  • Follow with the long 'a' sound, similar to the letter 'A'.

  • End with the 'y' sound by slightly moving your tongue upwards.

Common Mistakes

  • dee (dee)

  • dye (dye)

  • die (die)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

FAQ

How do I make the long 'a' sound?

Open your mouth wide and say the letter 'A'.

Why does 'day' sound like 'dey'?

It uses the same 'ay' sound as in 'say' or 'play'.

Is the 'y' in 'day' pronounced?

Yes, but it's a glide sound at the end.

Definition

day

A period of 24 hours, typically from midnight to midnight.

Word Family

daily

/ˈdeɪ.li/

adjective

Every day.

Example: I read the news daily.

daytime

/ˈdeɪ.taɪm/

noun

The time during the day.

Example: The store is open in the daytime.

daylight

/ˈdeɪ.laɪt/

noun

Natural light from the sun.

Example: We worked until daylight faded.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Day vs. daily

- stress on first syllable in daily.

Day vs. daytime

- added 'time' syllable.

Day vs. daylight

- 'light' sound attached.

Pro Tips

Combine effortlessly

For a smooth pronunciation, blend the 'a' and 'y' sounds without a break.

Differentiate similar words

Practice saying 'day' with a long 'a' to avoid confusion with words like 'dye' or 'die'.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Day

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/əˈdʒɛn.də/

amend

/əˈmɛnd/

anniversary

/ˌænɪˈvɜrsəri/

attend

/əˈtɛnd/

authorize

/ˈɔθəˌraɪz/

beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

center

/ˈsɛn.tɚ/

chronicle

/ˈkrɑːnɪkl̩/

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