How to pronounce doomsaying
Say it like doom-SAY-ing. Doomsaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- doom
- SAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doomsaying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- doomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of doomsaying
American and British speakers say doomsaying in essentially the same way: /ˌdumˈseɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌduːmˈseɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: doom-SAY-ing.
What does doomsaying mean?
- The action of making dire predictions about the future
- present participle and gerund of doomsay
Where does doomsaying come from?
From doom + saying.
Words that rhyme with doomsaying
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Questions about saying doomsaying
How do you pronounce doomsaying?
Say doom-SAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌdumˈseɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌduːmˈseɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doomsaying?
Doomsaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: doom · SAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say doomsaying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdumˈseɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌduːmˈseɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.