How to pronounce domina
Say it like doh-MEE-nuh. Domina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- doh
- MEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of domina
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: DOM-ih-nuh.
What does domina mean?
- The head of a nunnery.
- A dominatrix.
- An ancient Roman lady.
Where does domina come from?
From Latin domina (“mistress”).
Words that rhyme with domina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of domina.
Questions about saying domina
How do you pronounce domina?
Say doh-MEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /doʊˈminə/. In British English it is /ˈdɒmɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domina?
Domina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: doh · MEE · nuh.
Is domina pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈdɒmɪnə/ (DOM-ih-nuh).