How to pronounce domain
Say it like doh-MAYN. Domain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYN).
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- doh
- MAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of domain
American and British speakers say domain in essentially the same way: /doʊˈmeɪn/ in the US and /dəˈmeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-MAYN.
What does domain mean?
- a particular environment or walk of life“his social sphere is limited”“it was a closed area of employment”
- territory over which rule or control is exercised“his domain extended into Europe”“he made it the law of the land”
- (mathematics) the set of values of the independent variable for which a function is defined
Where does domain come from?
From Middle English demayne, demain (“rule”), from Old French demeine, demaine, demeigne, domaine (“power”), (French domaine), from Latin dominium (“property, right of ownership”), from dominus (“master, proprietor, owner”).
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Words that rhyme with domain
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Questions about saying domain
How do you pronounce domain?
Say doh-MAYN. The American pronunciation is /doʊˈmeɪn/. In British English it is /dəˈmeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domain?
Domain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYN). Broken into parts: doh · MAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say domain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /doʊˈmeɪn/ and the British form is /dəˈmeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.