How to pronounce docimasy
Say it like DAH-sih-muh-see. Docimasy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
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- DAH
- sih
- muh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Docimasy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of docimasy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOS-ih-muh-see.
What does docimasy mean?
- The art by which the nature and proportions of an ore are determined; assaying.
- The examination of poisons.
Questions about saying docimasy
How do you pronounce docimasy?
Say DAH-sih-muh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑsɪməsi/. In British English it is /ˈdɒsɪməsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in docimasy?
Docimasy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · sih · muh · see.
Is docimasy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɒsɪməsi/ (DOS-ih-muh-see).