How to Pronounce Domicile

To pronounce "domicile", say DOM-ic-il-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdɑmɪsaɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɑmɪsaɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “domicile”

"domicile" has 4 syllables: dom-ic-il-e.

What does domicile mean?

noun

  1. A home or residence.

    “The call to jury duty was sent to my legal domicile; too bad I was on vacation at the time.”

  2. A residence at a particular place accompanied with an intention to remain there for an unlimited time; a residence accepted as a final abode.

verb

  1. To have a domicile in a particular place.

    “The answer depends on which state he was domiciled in at his death.”

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Related words

homehabitationdwellingabodein-homeresidentialdomiciliaryresidence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "domicile"?▾

"Domicile" has 4 syllables: dom · ic · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "domicile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "domicile" is /ˈdɑmɪsaɪl/.

What does "domicile" mean?▾

Domicile: A home or residence.

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