How to Pronounce Doomed

To pronounce "doomed", say DOOM-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /duːmd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/duːmd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “doomed”

"doomed" has 2 syllables: doom-ed. It rhymes with presumed and assumed, if that helps it stick.

What does doomed mean?

verb

To pronounce sentence or judgment on; to condemn.
“a criminal doomed to death”
To destine; to fix irrevocably the ill fate of.

adjective

Assured to suffer death, failure, or a similarly negative outcome.

Antonyms

blessed

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Words that rhyme with doomed

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presumed assumed consumed groomed loomed entombed fumed bloomed exhumed perfumed plumed gloomed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doomed"?▾

"Doomed" has 2 syllables: doom · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "doomed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doomed" is /duːmd/.

What does "doomed" mean?▾

Doomed: To pronounce sentence or judgment on; to condemn.

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