How to pronounce maledom
Say it like MAYL-dahm. Maledom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYL).
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- MAYL
- dahm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maledom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dahmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of maledom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MAYL-dom.
What does maledom mean?
- Men considered as a group; mankind.
- Male domination; a sexual practice in which men dominate women or other people.
- A male dominator in sadomasochistic sexual practices.
Where does maledom come from?
From male + -dom (“group”).
Questions about saying maledom
How do you pronounce maledom?
Say MAYL-dahm. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪlˌdɑm/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪlˌdɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maledom?
Maledom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYL). Broken into parts: MAYL · dahm.
Is maledom pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmeɪlˌdɒm/ (MAYL-dom).