How to pronounce gnomedom
Say it like NOHM-dum. Gnomedom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHM).
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US American/ˈnoʊmdəm/NOHM-dum
UK British/ˈnəʊmdəm/NOHM-dum
- NOHM
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnomedom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gnomedom
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOHM-dum.
What does gnomedom mean?
noun
- The world or realm of gnomes.
Where does gnomedom come from?
From gnome + -dom.
Questions about saying gnomedom
How do you pronounce gnomedom?
Say NOHM-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊmdəm/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊmdəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnomedom?
Gnomedom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHM). Broken into parts: NOHM · dum.
Is gnomedom 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 /ˈnəʊmdəm/ (NOHM-dum).