How to pronounce domiciliary
Say it like dah-mih-SIL-yuh-ree. Domiciliary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL).
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- dah
- mih
- SIL
- yuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domiciliary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of domiciliary
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dom-ih-SIL-yuh-ree.
What does domiciliary mean?
- A person who legally resides in a particular place.“Joe travels all over the country, but he is a domiciliary of New York.”
- Of or relating to a domicile
Where does domiciliary come from?
From French domiciliaire, from Medieval Latin domiciliārius, from Latin domicilium (“dwelling”).
Words that rhyme with domiciliary
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Questions about saying domiciliary
How do you pronounce domiciliary?
Say dah-mih-SIL-yuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɑmɪˈsɪljəri/. In British English it is /ˌdɒmɪˈsɪljəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domiciliary?
Domiciliary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL). Broken into parts: dah · mih · SIL · yuh · ree.
Is domiciliary 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 /ˌdɒmɪˈsɪljəri/ (dom-ih-SIL-yuh-ree).