How to pronounce doomposting
Say it like DOOM-poh-sting. Doomposting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOOM).
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- DOOM
- poh
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doomposting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of doomposting
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOOM-poh-sting.
What does doomposting mean?
- The practice of continually commenting on Internet news while magnifying disagreeable outcomes.
- present participle and gerund of doompost
Where does doomposting come from?
From doom + posting; and see also doomscrolling.
Questions about saying doomposting
How do you pronounce doomposting?
Say DOOM-poh-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdumˌpoʊstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈduːmˌpəʊstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doomposting?
Doomposting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOOM). Broken into parts: DOOM · poh · sting.
Is doomposting 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 /ˈduːmˌpəʊstɪŋ/ (DOOM-poh-sting).