How to pronounce dom
Say it like DOM. Dom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOM.
What does dom mean?
- A dominant in sadomasochistic sexual practices.
- Domination.
- A title formerly borne by member of the high nobility of Portugal and Brazil.
- A title anciently given to the pope, and later to other church dignitaries and some monastic orders.
Where does dom come from?
Clipping of dominance, dominant, dominate, or domination.
Words that rhyme with dom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dom.
Questions about saying dom
How do you pronounce dom?
Say DOM. The American pronunciation is /dɑm/. In British English it is /dɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dom?
Dom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOM.
Is dom 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 /dɒm/ (DOM).