How to pronounce dominated
Say it like DAH-muh-nay-tud. Dominated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
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- DAH
- muh
- nay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dominated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dominated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DOM-ih-nay-tid.
What does dominated mean?
- controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
- harassed by persistent nagging
Words that rhyme with dominated
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Questions about saying dominated
How do you pronounce dominated?
Say DAH-muh-nay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑməˌneɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈdɒmɪˌneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dominated?
Dominated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · muh · nay · tud.
Is dominated 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 /ˈdɒmɪˌneɪtɪd/ (DOM-ih-nay-tid).