How to pronounce domestically
Say it like duh-MES-tih-klee. Domestically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES).
- duh
- MES
- tih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domestically 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of domestically
American and British speakers say domestically in essentially the same way: /dəˈmɛstɪkli/ in the US and /dəˈmɛstɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-MES-tih-klee.
What does domestically mean?
- In a domestic manner.
- At home, playing in one's home ground.
Where does domestically come from?
From domestic + -ally.
Questions about saying domestically
How do you pronounce domestically?
Say duh-MES-tih-klee. The American pronunciation is /dəˈmɛstɪkli/. In British English it is /dəˈmɛstɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domestically?
Domestically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES). Broken into parts: duh · MES · tih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say domestically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈmɛstɪkli/ and the British form is /dəˈmɛstɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.