How to Pronounce Dormant

To pronounce "dormant", say DORM-ant — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɔːmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɔːmənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dormant”

"dormant" has 2 syllables: dorm-ant. It rhymes with informant and formant, if that helps it stick.

What does dormant mean?

noun

  1. A crossbeam or joist.

adjective

  1. Inactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended.

    “Grass goes dormant during the winter, waiting for spring before it grows again.”

  2. In a sleeping posture; distinguished from couchant.

    “a lion dormant”

Synonyms

quiescent

Antonyms

activeextinct

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Words that rhyme with dormant

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

informantformantnormentself-dormantstorment

Related words

asleepsleepingtorpidquiescentinactiveunerecthibernatingsleepy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dormant"?▾

"Dormant" has 2 syllables: dorm · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "dormant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dormant" is /ˈdɔːmənt/.

What does "dormant" mean?▾

Dormant: A crossbeam or joist.

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