How to pronounce dominus
Say it like doh-MEE-nus. Dominus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- doh
- MEE
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dominus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dominus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: doh-MEE-nus.
What does dominus mean?
- a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson
Words that rhyme with dominus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dominus.
Questions about saying dominus
How do you pronounce dominus?
Say doh-MEE-nus. The American pronunciation is /doʊˈminəs/. In British English it is /dəʊˈmiːnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dominus?
Dominus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: doh · MEE · nus.
Is dominus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dəʊˈmiːnəs/ (doh-MEE-nus).