How to pronounce dormition
Say it like dor-MISH-un. Dormition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH).
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- dor
- MISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dormition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- MISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dormition
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: daw-MISH-un.
What does dormition mean?
- The process of falling asleep.
- The process of death or the actual death itself.
- The death and assumption into heaven of the Virgin Mary.
Where does dormition come from?
Borrowed from Middle French dormition, from Latin dormītiōnem.
Words that rhyme with dormition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dormition.
Questions about saying dormition
How do you pronounce dormition?
Say dor-MISH-un. The American pronunciation is /dɔrˈmɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɔːˈmɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dormition?
Dormition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH). Broken into parts: dor · MISH · un.
Is dormition 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 /dɔːˈmɪʃən/ (daw-MISH-un).