A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Duomo
Pronounce 'duomo' like 'doo-oh-moh' to talk about Italy's grand cathedrals and domes.
duomo
DOO-oh-moh
/ˈdu.oʊ.moʊ/ · doo · oh · moh
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
It's also used to refer to the dome itself.
Where the word comes from
From Italian 'duomo', meaning 'cathedral' or 'dome'. It ultimately derives from the Latin word 'domus', meaning 'house'.
Common ways people get it wrong
- DOOM-oh The 'o' sound in the middle syllable is distinct, not blended into the first syllable. Make sure to give it its own sound.
- doo-AH-moh The second syllable is an 'oh' sound, not an 'ah'. Listen for the rounded vowel sound.
Frequently asked
What does duomo mean?
In Italian, 'duomo' refers to a cathedral, which is the principal church of a diocese. It can also mean 'dome'.
Is duomo an Italian word?
Yes, 'duomo' is an Italian word. It's commonly used in English when referring to significant Italian cathedrals and their domes.
How do you say Duomo di Milano?
You would say it as 'DOO-oh-moh dee mee-LAH-noh'. The 'duomo' part is pronounced the same way as the word for cathedral or dome itself.
