How to pronounce dominatrix
Say it like dom-ih-NAY-triks. Dominatrix has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- dom
- ih
- NAY
- triks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dominatrix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- domGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- triksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dominatrix
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dom-ih-NAY-triks.
What does dominatrix mean?
- A dominating woman; a female dominator.
- A dominant female in sadomasochistic practices.
- To act as a dominatrix, especially professionally.
Where does dominatrix come from?
From Latin dominātrīx.
Words that rhyme with dominatrix
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Questions about saying dominatrix
How do you pronounce dominatrix?
Say dom-ih-NAY-triks. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɑmɪˈneɪtrɪks/. In British English it is /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪtrɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dominatrix?
Dominatrix has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: dom · ih · NAY · triks.
Is dominatrix 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 /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪtrɪks/ (dom-ih-NAY-triks).