How to Pronounce “Domhnall Gleeson”
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- American (US)
- /ˈdɑːnəl ˈɡliːsən/
- British (UK)
- /ˈdɒnəl ˈɡliːsən/
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Domhnall Gleeson” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈdɑːnəl ˈɡliːsən/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈdɑːnəl ˈɡliːsən/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce "Domhnall Gleeson" in American vs British English?
American English: /ˈdɑːnəl ˈɡliːsən/. British English: /ˈdɒnəl ˈɡliːsən/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "Domhnall Gleeson"?
/ˈdɑːnəl ˈɡliːsən/ in American English, /ˈdɒnəl ˈɡliːsən/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Domhnall Gleeson"?
“Domhnall Gleeson” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈdɑːnəl ˈɡliːsən/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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