How to pronounce domme
Say it like DOM. Domme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domme 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.
American vs British pronunciation of domme
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOM.
What does domme mean?
- A female dominant in a sadomasochistic relationship.
Where does domme come from?
Pseudo-Gallicism, derived from dom + French -e (feminine suffix).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- dominatrix
Words that rhyme with domme
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Questions about saying domme
How do you pronounce domme?
Say DOM. The American pronunciation is /dɑm/. In British English it is /dɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domme?
Domme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOM.
Is domme 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 /dɒm/ (DOM).