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How to Pronounce David

David / dayvihd /

The name David is a Male name of Germanic origin meaning "Beloved". It is pronounced dayvihd.

Germanic Male 2 syllables

David is a Germanic name meaning "Beloved". Hebrew dod

Language Germanic
Gender Male
Syllables 2
Phonetic dayvihd
IPA deɪvɪd

Say it as dayvihd. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · King David - Biblical King
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How do you pronounce David?
David is pronounced dayvihd.
What is the correct pronunciation of David?
The correct pronunciation of David is dayvihd (IPA: deɪvɪd).
Is David a Germanic name?
Yes, David is a Germanic name meaning "Beloved".

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