How to pronounce domineer
Say it like DOM-ih-neer. Domineer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOM).
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- DOM
- ih
- neer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domineer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- neerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of domineer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOM-ih-neer.
What does domineer mean?
- To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; to tyrannize.
Where does domineer come from?
From Dutch domineren, from Middle French dominer.
Questions about saying domineer
How do you pronounce domineer?
Say DOM-ih-neer. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑmɪˌnɪr/. In British English it is /ˈdɒmɪˌnɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domineer?
Domineer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOM). Broken into parts: DOM · ih · neer.
Is domineer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɒmɪˌnɪə/ (DOM-ih-neer).