How to Pronounce Dee

To pronounce "dee", say DEE — one syllable, IPA /diː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/diː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dee”

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

Sounds exactly like: d, de, dea, di — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dee mean?

noun

  1. The name of the Latin-script letter D.
  2. Something shaped like the letter D, such as a dee lock.

    “the pommel is furnished with dees.”

verb

  1. To do.

    “What are ye deein man!”

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Words that rhyme with dee

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

bangoredeedaeabeadkeedsdah

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dee"?▾

"Dee" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dee" is /diː/.

What does "dee" mean?▾

Dee: The name of the Latin-script letter D.

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