How to Pronounce Domestic

To pronounce "domestic", say DOM-est-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /dəˈmɛstɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/dəˈmɛstɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “domestic

"domestic" has 3 syllables: dom-est-ic. It rhymes with majestic and gestic, if that helps it stick.

What does domestic mean?

noun

  1. A house servant; a maid; a household worker.
  2. A domestic dispute, whether verbal or violent

    2005: Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence in Whatcom County (read on the Whatcom County website athttps//web.archive.org/web/20060618212243/http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/boards/dv_whatcom042505.pdf on 20 May 2006) - The number of “verbal domestics” (where law enforcement determines that no assault has occurred and where no arrest is made), decreased significantly.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the home.
  2. Of or relating to activities normally associated with the home, wherever they actually occur.

    domestic violence;  domestic hot water

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "domestic"?

"Domestic" has 3 syllables: dom · est · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "domestic"?

The IPA transcription of "domestic" is /dəˈmɛstɪk/.

What does "domestic" mean?

Domestic: A house servant; a maid; a household worker.

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