How to pronounce domestics
Say it like duh-MES-tiks. Domestics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES).
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- duh
- MES
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domestics 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.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of domestics
American and British speakers say domestics in essentially the same way: /dəˈmɛstɪks/ in the US and /dəˈmɛstɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-MES-tiks.
What does domestics mean?
- plural of domestic How to pronounce domestic
- Articles manufactured within a country rather than being imported, especially home-made cotton cloths.
Questions about saying domestics
How do you pronounce domestics?
Say duh-MES-tiks. The American pronunciation is /dəˈmɛstɪks/. In British English it is /dəˈmɛstɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domestics?
Domestics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES). Broken into parts: duh · MES · tiks.
Do Americans and Brits say domestics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈmɛstɪks/ and the British form is /dəˈmɛstɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.