How to Pronounce "dominie"
word
ˈdɑːməˌni
DAH-muh-nee
ˈdɒmɪni
DOM-in-ee
Definition
An old-fashioned word for a Scottish minister (church leader) or, more generally, a schoolteacher, especially in Scotland.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɑːməˌni
British English
ˈdɒmɪni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAH-muh-nee
UK
DOM-in-ee
Listen in Context
The dominie taught the village children every morning.
My grandfather spoke about the old dominie at his school.
The dominie read from the Bible every Sunday.
Back in the day, everyone in town respected the dominie.