How to pronounce dominoes
Say it like DOM-ih-nohz. Dominoes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOM).
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- DOM
- ih
- nohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dominoes 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.
- nohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dominoes
- 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-nohz.
What does dominoes mean?
- plural of domino How to pronounce domino
- Any of several games played by arranging domino tiles on a flat surface.
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Questions about saying dominoes
How do you pronounce dominoes?
Say DOM-ih-nohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑmɪnoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈdɒmɪnəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dominoes?
Dominoes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOM). Broken into parts: DOM · ih · nohz.
Is dominoes 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 /ˈdɒmɪnəʊz/ (DOM-ih-nohz).
What words sound the same as dominoes?
Dominoes sounds the same as dominos in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.