How to Pronounce Doomsday

To pronounce "doomsday", say DOOMSD-ay — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈduːmz.deɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈduːmz.deɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “doomsday”

"doomsday" has 2 syllables: doomsd-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does doomsday mean?

noun

  1. The day when God is expected to judge the world; end times.
  2. Judgement day; the day of the Final Judgment; any day of decisive judgement or final dissolution.

adjective

  1. Concerned with or predicting future universal destruction.
  2. Given to or marked by forebodings or predictions of impending calamity.

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Words that rhyme with doomsday

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Related words

doomjudgment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doomsday"?▾

"Doomsday" has 2 syllables: doomsd · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "doomsday"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doomsday" is /ˈduːmz.deɪ/.

What does "doomsday" mean?▾

Doomsday: The day when God is expected to judge the world; end times.

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