How to Pronounce Dominate

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

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɒməˌneɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dominate”

"dominate" has 4 syllables: dom-in-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does dominate mean?

adjective

  1. Ruling; governing; prevailing

    “The dominant party controlled the government.”

  2. Predominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance.

    “The dominant plants of the Carboniferous were lycopods and early conifers.”

noun

  1. The late period of the Roman Empire, following the principate, during which the emperor's rule became more explicitly autocratic and remaining vestiges of the Roman Republic were removed from the formal workings of government; the reign of any particular emperor during this period.

verb

  1. To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power
  2. To exert an overwhelming guiding influence over something or someone

Synonyms

prevalentimposing

Antonyms

defiantobedientrebellioussubmissiveobeysubmit

Words that rhyme with dominate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

commandmasterpredominateprevailrulereignoverlookovertop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dominate"?▾

"Dominate" has 4 syllables: dom · in · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dominate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dominate" is /ˈdɒməˌneɪt/.

What does "dominate" mean?▾

Dominate: Ruling; governing; prevailing

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