To pronounce "daybed", say DAYB-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdeɪˌbɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdeɪˌbɛd/
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"daybed" has 2 syllables: dayb-ed.
noun
"Daybed" has 2 syllables: dayb · ed.
The IPA transcription of "daybed" is /ˈdeɪˌbɛd/.
Daybed: A couch that can be used as a sofa by day and a bed by night.
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