How to pronounce dominee
Say it like DOH-mih-nay. Dominee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- mih
- nay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dominee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of dominee
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-mih-nay.
What does dominee mean?
- A minister of the Dutch Reformed Church; a predikant.
- A minister in a Dutch Reformed church; a dominie.
Where does dominee come from?
Borrowed from Dutch dominee and Afrikaans dominee.
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Questions about saying dominee
How do you pronounce dominee?
Say DOH-mih-nay. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊmɪˌneɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊmɪˌneɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dominee?
Dominee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · mih · nay.
Is dominee 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 /ˈdəʊmɪˌneɪ/ (DOH-mih-nay).