How to Pronounce Domineering

To pronounce "domineering", say DOM-in-eer-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

DOM-in-eer-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “domineering”

"domineering" has 4 syllables: dom-in-eer-ing. It rhymes with sneering and engineering, if that helps it stick.

What does domineering mean?

verb

  1. To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; to tyrannize.

noun

  1. The act of one who domineers.

adjective

  1. Overbearing, dictatorial or authoritarian

Synonyms

arbitraryassertivebossycommandingdominantforcefuloppressivepushy

Antonyms

submissive

Words that rhyme with domineering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sneeringengineeringpioneeringtearingrearingperseveringveeringclearingsteeringshearingappearingcheering

Related words

dictatorialtyrannoustyrannicalauthoritarianautocraticmagisterialmasterfulperemptory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "domineering"?▾

"Domineering" has 4 syllables: dom · in · eer · ing.

What does "domineering" mean?▾

Domineering: To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; to tyrannize.

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