How to Pronounce Dees

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

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Letters

/diːz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dees”

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

Sounds exactly like: deas, deis, deese — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dees 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.”

Words that rhyme with dees

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezeteasechemisecheesebreeze

Related words

leadbetterdeessdeasdeeriedageshdeucediscdeede

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dees"?▾

"Dees" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dees"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dees" is /diːz/.

What does "dees" mean?▾

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

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