How to pronounce domine
Say it like doh-MEE-nee. Domine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- doh
- MEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domine 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of domine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: doh-MEE-nee.
What does domine mean?
- Lord; master.
- A clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson.
- A West Indian fish (Epinnula magistralis), of the family Trichiuridae.
Where does domine come from?
From Latin dominus. Doublet of dom, dominie, dominus, and don.
Words that rhyme with domine
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Questions about saying domine
How do you pronounce domine?
Say doh-MEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /doʊˈmini/. In British English it is /dəʊˈmiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domine?
Domine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: doh · MEE · nee.
Is domine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dəʊˈmiːni/ (doh-MEE-nee).