How to pronounce doomsayer
Say it like DOOM-say-er. Doomsayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOOM).
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- DOOM
- say
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doomsayer 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.
- sayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of doomsayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DOOM-say-uh.
What does doomsayer mean?
- One who makes dire predictions about the future; one who predicts doom.
Where does doomsayer come from?
From doom + sayer.
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Questions about saying doomsayer
How do you pronounce doomsayer?
Say DOOM-say-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdumˌseɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈduːmˌseɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doomsayer?
Doomsayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOOM). Broken into parts: DOOM · say · er.
Is doomsayer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈduːmˌseɪə/ (DOOM-say-uh).