How to pronounce domination
Say it like dah-muh-NAY-shun. Domination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- dah
- muh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domination 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of domination
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dom-ih-NAY-shun.
What does domination mean?
- social control by dominating
- power to dominate or defeat“mastery of the seas”
Where does domination come from?
From Middle English domynacion, from Old French dominacion, from Latin dominātiō (“rule, dominion”), from dominor (“domineer; rule”); see dominate.
Words that rhyme with domination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of domination.
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- application
Questions about saying domination
How do you pronounce domination?
Say dah-muh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɑməˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domination?
Domination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: dah · muh · NAY · shun.
Is domination 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 /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ (dom-ih-NAY-shun).