How to Pronounce Daydream

To pronounce "daydream", say DAYDR-eam — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdeɪdɹiːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “daydream”

"daydream" has 2 syllables: daydr-eam. It rhymes with gleam and beam, if that helps it stick.

What does daydream mean?

noun

  1. A spontaneous and fanciful series of thoughts while awake not connected to immediate reality.

verb

  1. To have such a series of thoughts; to woolgather.

    “Stop daydreaming and get back to work!”

Words that rhyme with daydream

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gleambeamesteemschemecreamthemestreamdreampassimscreamteamregime

Related words

reveriewoolgatherdreamstargazemoonreverydreaming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "daydream"?▾

"Daydream" has 2 syllables: daydr · eam.

What is the IPA transcription of "daydream"?▾

The IPA transcription of "daydream" is /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/.

What does "daydream" mean?▾

Daydream: A spontaneous and fanciful series of thoughts while awake not connected to immediate reality.

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