How to pronounce domineering
Say it like dom-uh-NEER-ing. Domineering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEER).
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- dom
- uh
- NEER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domineering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of domineering
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dom-uh-NEER-ing.
What does domineering mean?
- present participle and gerund of domineer How to pronounce domineer
- Overbearing, dictatorial or authoritarian.
- The act of one who domineers.
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Words that rhyme with domineering
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Questions about saying domineering
How do you pronounce domineering?
Say dom-uh-NEER-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɑməˈnɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌdɒməˈnɪərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domineering?
Domineering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEER). Broken into parts: dom · uh · NEER · ing.
Is domineering 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 /ˌdɒməˈnɪərɪŋ/ (dom-uh-NEER-ing).