How to pronounce doomy
Say it like DOO-mee. Doomy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of doomy
American and British speakers say doomy in essentially the same way: /ˈdumi/ in the US and /ˈduːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOO-mee.
What does doomy mean?
- Filled with doom and gloom: depressing or pessimistic
Where does doomy come from?
From doom + -y.
Words that rhyme with doomy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doomy.
Questions about saying doomy
How do you pronounce doomy?
Say DOO-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdumi/. In British English it is /ˈduːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doomy?
Doomy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say doomy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdumi/ and the British form is /ˈduːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.