How to pronounce domino
Say it like DOM-uh-noh. Domino has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOM).
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- DOM
- uh
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domino 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of domino
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOM-ih-NOH.
What does domino mean?
- A tile divided into two squares, each having 0 to 6 (or sometimes more) dots or pips (as in dice), used in the game of dominoes.
- A country that is expected to react to events in a neighboring country, according to the domino effect.
- A masquerade costume consisting of a hooded robe and a mask covering the upper part of the face.
- To collapse in the manner of dominoes.
- To cause to collapse in the manner of dominoes.
Where does domino come from?
1801, borrowed from French domino (1771), originally the term for a hooded garment, itself from Medieval Latin domino, oblique case of dominus (“lord, master”); compare Medieval Latin dominicale (“a kind of veil”).
Questions about saying domino
How do you pronounce domino?
Say DOM-uh-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑməˌnoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒmɪˈnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domino?
Domino has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOM). Broken into parts: DOM · uh · noh.
Is domino 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 /ˈdɒmɪˈnəʊ/ (DOM-ih-NOH).