How to pronounce "đời" in English
ˈaɪ
EYE
Primary stress: EYE
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “đời”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
EYE
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "đời" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "đời" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "đời" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "đời" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
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the position of an i-dot (the dot of an i)
Hear it in context: “đời”
The English word “đời” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈaɪ (phonetic respelling: EYE). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (EYE), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “đời” functions as a noun, pronoun, interjection. Hear native speakers say đời in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “đời”
- The name of the Latin script letter I/i.
- Alternative letter-case form of I.
- Obsolete spelling of aye.
Example Sentences (2)
- “the position of an i-dot (the dot of an i)”
- “Here follow ſome few lines in the original, which not underſtanding i have omitted. […] Laſtly that amidſt ſo many viciſſitudes of fortune, to which I have been expoſed, amongſt all the goods, i ſay, and evils, the joyfull and gloomy, the pleaſing, and diſagreeable circumſtances of life, thou endowedſt me with an equal, conſtant, manly, and ſuperior ſpirit on every occaſion.”
Pronounce: “đời”
- Pronunciation:
- EYE
- Syllables:
- EYE
- Written Hyphenation:
- i
- Primary stress:
- EYE
- IPA:
- ˈaɪ
- Hear it in context
- đời
Words that Rhyme with “đời”
-aɪWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"đời" (⁄ˈaɪ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "đời" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about đời
How do you pronounce “đời”?
“đời” is pronounced ⁄ˈaɪ⁄ (EYE). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
Where is the stress in “đời”?
The primary stress in “đời” is on “EYE”.
What does “đời” mean?
The name of the Latin script letter I/i.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “đời”?
Single-syllable words like "đời" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "đời" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.