How to pronounce dogma
Say it like DAHG-muh. Dogma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAHG).
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US American/ˈdɑɡmə/DAHG-muh
UK British/ˈdɒɡmə/DOG-muh
- DAHG
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dogma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dogma
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOG-muh.
What does dogma mean?
noun
- An authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true and indisputable, regardless of evidence or without evidence to support it.
- A doctrine (or set of doctrines) relating to matters such as morality and faith, set forth authoritatively by a religious organization or leader.“In the Catholic Church, new dogmas can only be declared by the pope after the extremely rare procedure ex cathedra to make them part of the official faith.”
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Questions about saying dogma
How do you pronounce dogma?
Say DAHG-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑɡmə/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dogma?
Dogma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAHG). Broken into parts: DAHG · muh.
Is dogma 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 /ˈdɒɡmə/ (DOG-muh).