How to Pronounce Dais

To pronounce "dais", say DAIS — one syllable, IPA /ˈdeɪ.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈdeɪ.əs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dais”

"dais" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: daze, days, dase, daise — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dais mean?

noun

  1. A raised platform in a room for a high table, a seat of honour, a throne, or other dignified occupancy; a similar platform supporting a lectern, pulpit, etc., which may be used to speak from.
  2. A bench, a settle, a pew.

Synonyms

podium

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Words that rhyme with dais

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecraze

Related words

podiumrostrumpulpitambosoapboxstumpplatformiad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dais"?▾

"Dais" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dais"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dais" is /ˈdeɪ.əs/.

What does "dais" mean?▾

Dais: A raised platform in a room for a high table, a seat of honour, a throne, or other dignified occupancy; a similar platform supporting a lectern, pulpit, etc., which may be used to speak from.

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