How to pronounce dominos
Say it like DOM-ih-nohz. Dominos 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
Dominos 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.
- nohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dominos
- 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 dominos mean?
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Questions about saying dominos
How do you pronounce dominos?
Say DOM-ih-nohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑmɪˌnoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dominos?
Dominos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOM). Broken into parts: DOM · ih · nohz.
Is dominos 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 /ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊz/ (DOM-ih-nohz).
What words sound the same as dominos?
Dominos sounds the same as dominoes in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.