How to pronounce Dominica
Say it like dom-ih-NEE-kuh. Dominica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- dom
- ih
- NEE
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dominica 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.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Dominica
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dom-ih-NEE-kuh.
What does Dominica mean?
- An island and country in the Caribbean. Official name: Commonwealth of Dominica.
Where does Dominica come from?
Borrowed from Latin Dominica (“Lord's Day [Island], Sunday [Island]”) due to being sighted by Columbus on a Sunday.
Words that rhyme with Dominica
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Dominica.
Questions about saying Dominica
How do you pronounce Dominica?
Say dom-ih-NEE-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɑmɪˈnikə/. In British English it is /ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Dominica?
Dominica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: dom · ih · NEE · kuh.
Is Dominica 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 /ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə/ (dom-ih-NEE-kuh).