How to pronounce dormancy
Say it like DOR-mun-see. Dormancy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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- DOR
- mun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dormancy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dormancy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW-mun-see.
What does dormancy mean?
- The state or characteristic of being dormant; quiet, inactive restfulness.
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Questions about saying dormancy
How do you pronounce dormancy?
Say DOR-mun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrmənsi/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːmənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dormancy?
Dormancy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · mun · see.
Is dormancy 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 /ˈdɔːmənsi/ (DAW-mun-see).