How to Pronounce Doomsayer

To pronounce "doomsayer", say DOOMS-ay-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈduːmˌseɪ.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈduːmˌseɪ.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “doomsayer”

"doomsayer" has 3 syllables: dooms-ay-er. It rhymes with soothsayer and purveyor, if that helps it stick.

What does doomsayer mean?

noun

  1. One who makes dire predictions about the future; one who predicts doom.

Synonyms

apocalypticapocalypticistdoomtard

Words that rhyme with doomsayer

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soothsayerpurveyorlayerprayerplayersprayerslayerconveyornaysayerassayerconveyersauter

Related words

doomsterdoomsdayerdoom-mongerdoomsmanprophetprognosticatorsoothsayerdiviner

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doomsayer"?▾

"Doomsayer" has 3 syllables: dooms · ay · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "doomsayer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doomsayer" is /ˈduːmˌseɪ.ə/.

What does "doomsayer" mean?▾

Doomsayer: One who makes dire predictions about the future; one who predicts doom.

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