How to pronounce smalldom
Say it like SMAWL-dahm. Smalldom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAWL).
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- SMAWL
- dahm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smalldom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dahmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of smalldom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SMAWL-dom.
What does smalldom mean?
- A sexual practice in which a shorter or smaller partner dominates a taller or bigger one.
- A short or small dominator.
Where does smalldom come from?
From small + -dom (“domination”).
Questions about saying smalldom
How do you pronounce smalldom?
Say SMAWL-dahm. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɔlˌdɑm/. In British English it is /ˈsmɔːlˌdɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smalldom?
Smalldom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAWL). Broken into parts: SMAWL · dahm.
Is smalldom 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 /ˈsmɔːlˌdɒm/ (SMAWL-dom).