How to pronounce queendom
Say it like KWEEN-dum. Queendom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEEN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkwindəm/KWEEN-dum
UK British/ˈkwiːndəm/KWEEN-dum
- KWEEN
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Queendom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of queendom
American and British speakers say queendom in essentially the same way: /ˈkwindəm/ in the US and /ˈkwiːndəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWEEN-dum.
What does queendom mean?
noun
- The condition or character of a queen; queenly rule, power, or authority.
- A realm ruled by a queen.“She was the fairest maiden in all the queendom.”
- The subjects of such a realm.“The whole queendom was outraged by the diplomatic slight.”
Where does queendom come from?
From queen + -dom.
Questions about saying queendom
How do you pronounce queendom?
Say KWEEN-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwindəm/. In British English it is /ˈkwiːndəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in queendom?
Queendom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEEN). Broken into parts: KWEEN · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say queendom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwindəm/ and the British form is /ˈkwiːndəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.