How to Pronounce Dye

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

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Letters

/daɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dye”

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

Sounds exactly like: die, dai — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dye mean?

noun

  1. A colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.
  2. Any hue, color, or blee.

verb

  1. To colour with dye, or as if with dye.

Synonyms

colouranttinctureshadestainstreaktint

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Words that rhyme with dye

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

dyestuffcolouranttinttincturerecolorcolouringpaintstain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dye"?▾

"Dye" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dye"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dye" is /daɪ/.

What does "dye" mean?▾

Dye: A colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.

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