How to pronounce domesticity
Say it like doh-mes-TIS-uh-tee. Domesticity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIS).
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- doh
- mes
- TIS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domesticity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of domesticity
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: doh-mes-TIS-uh-tee.
What does domesticity mean?
- Life at home; homelife.
- Domestic chores; housework.
- Affection for the home and its comforts.
Where does domesticity come from?
From domestic + -ity.
Words that rhyme with domesticity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of domesticity.
Questions about saying domesticity
How do you pronounce domesticity?
Say doh-mes-TIS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdoʊˌmɛˈstɪsəti/. In British English it is /ˌdəʊˌmɛˈstɪsəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domesticity?
Domesticity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIS). Broken into parts: doh · mes · TIS · uh · tee.
Is domesticity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌdəʊˌmɛˈstɪsəti/ (doh-mes-TIS-uh-tee).