How to pronounce dominating
Say it like DAH-muh-nay-ting. Dominating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
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- DAH
- muh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dominating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dominating
- 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-uh-nay-ting.
What does dominating mean?
- most powerful or important or influential“the economically ascendant class”“D-day is considered the dominating event of the war in Europe”
- used of a height or viewpoint“a commanding view of the ocean”“looked up at the castle dominating the countryside”
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Questions about saying dominating
How do you pronounce dominating?
Say DAH-muh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑməˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒməˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dominating?
Dominating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · muh · nay · ting.
Is dominating 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 /ˈdɒməˌneɪtɪŋ/ (DOM-uh-nay-ting).