How to pronounce domestic
Say it like duh-MES-tik. Domestic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES).
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- duh
- MES
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domestic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of domestic
American and British speakers say domestic in essentially the same way: /dəˈmɛstɪk/ in the US and /dəˈmɛstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-MES-tik.
What does domestic mean?
- of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation“domestic issues such as tax rate and highway construction”
- of or relating to the home“domestic servant”“domestic science”
- of or involving the home or family“domestic worries”“domestic happiness”
- a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
Where does domestic come from?
From Middle French domestique, from Latin domesticus, from domus (“house, home”).
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Words that rhyme with domestic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of domestic.
Questions about saying domestic
How do you pronounce domestic?
Say duh-MES-tik. The American pronunciation is /dəˈmɛstɪk/. In British English it is /dəˈmɛstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domestic?
Domestic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES). Broken into parts: duh · MES · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say domestic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈmɛstɪk/ and the British form is /dəˈmɛstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.