How to Pronounce Dominants

To pronounce "dominants", say DOM-in-ants — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

DOM-in-ants

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💡 Tip for remembering “dominants”

"dominants" has 3 syllables: dom-in-ants.

What does dominants 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.

Synonyms

dominator

Related words

superiorcontrollingparamountsupremepredominatepredominantpreponderantascendant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dominants"?▾

"Dominants" has 3 syllables: dom · in · ants.

What does "dominants" mean?▾

Dominants: 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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