How to pronounce domicile
Say it like DOM-ih-syle. Domicile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOM).
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- DOM
- ih
- syle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domicile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of domicile
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOM-ih-syle.
What does domicile mean?
- A home or residence.“The call to jury duty was sent to my legal domicile; too bad I was on vacation at the time.”
- A residence at a particular place accompanied with an intention to remain there for an unlimited time; a residence accepted as a final abode.
- The zodiac sign over which a planet (a term which in astrology includes the Sun and Moon) is considered to have especially strong influence; the planet is called the sign's ruling planet or sign ruler.
- To have a domicile in a particular place.“The answer depends on which state he was domiciled in at his death.”
Where does domicile come from?
Inherited from Middle English domicelle, domicylie, from Middle French domicile and directly from Latin domicilium.
Questions about saying domicile
How do you pronounce domicile?
Say DOM-ih-syle. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑmɪsaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈdɒmɪsaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domicile?
Domicile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOM). Broken into parts: DOM · ih · syle.
Is domicile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɒmɪsaɪl/ (DOM-ih-syle).