How to Pronounce Dominant

To pronounce "dominant", say DOM-in-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɑmənənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɑmənənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/dˈɒmɪnənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “dominant”

Break "dominant" into 3 beats and lean on "DOM" — that's the stressed one.

What does dominant mean?

noun

  1. The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.
  2. The triad built on the dominant tone.

adjective

  1. Ruling; governing; prevailing
  2. Predominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance.

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How do you pronounce "dominant"?▾

To pronounce "dominant", say DOM-in-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɑmənənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "dominant"?▾

"Dominant" has 3 syllables: dom · in · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "dominant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dominant" is /ˈdɑmənənt/.

What does "dominant" mean?▾

Dominant: The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.

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