How to pronounce doomscrolling
Say it like DOOM-skroh-ling. Doomscrolling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOOM).
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- DOOM
- skroh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doomscrolling 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.
- skrohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of doomscrolling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOOM-skroh-ling.
What does doomscrolling mean?
- The practice of continually reading Internet news about catastrophic events.
- present participle and gerund of doomscroll How to pronounce doomscroll
Where does doomscrolling come from?
From doom + scrolling, from the practice of scrolling through timelines and news feeds on a computer or mobile device; originally in a context of being dissatisfied with current socio-political conditions and headlines.
Questions about saying doomscrolling
How do you pronounce doomscrolling?
Say DOOM-skroh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈdumˌskroʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈduːmˌskrəʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doomscrolling?
Doomscrolling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOOM). Broken into parts: DOOM · skroh · ling.
Is doomscrolling 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 /ˈduːmˌskrəʊlɪŋ/ (DOOM-skroh-ling).