How to Pronounce Daylily

To pronounce "daylily", say DAYL-ily — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

DAYL-ily

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💡 Tip for remembering “daylily”

"daylily" has 2 syllables: dayl-ily.

What does daylily mean?

noun

  1. Any of several perennial plants, of the genus Hemerocallis, that have fleshy roots, grasslike leaves and colourful flowers that bloom for just one day.

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Related words

dayflowerhemerocallislilydahlia

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How many syllables are in "daylily"?▾

"Daylily" has 2 syllables: dayl · ily.

What does "daylily" mean?▾

Daylily: Any of several perennial plants, of the genus Hemerocallis, that have fleshy roots, grasslike leaves and colourful flowers that bloom for just one day.

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