How to Pronounce Dream

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/dɹiːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dream”

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

What does dream mean?

noun

  1. Imaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping.
  2. A hope or wish.

verb

  1. To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping.
  2. To hope, to wish.

adjective

  1. Ideal; perfect.

Synonyms

swevenvision

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Words that rhyme with dream

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gleambeamesteemschemecreamthemestreampassimscreamteamdaydreamregime

Related words

woolgatherdaydreamaspirationambitionstargazedreamydreamtreverie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dream"?▾

"Dream" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dream"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dream" is /dɹiːm/.

What does "dream" mean?▾

Dream: Imaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping.

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