How to pronounce damage
Say it like DAM-uj. Damage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
- DAM
- uj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Damage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of damage
American and British speakers say damage in essentially the same way: /ˈdæmədʒ/ in the US and /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAM-ij.
What does damage mean?
- Injury or harm; the condition or measure of something not being intact.“the damage is already done”
- Cost or expense.“"What's the damage?" he asked the waiter.”
- To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction.“Be careful not to damage any of the fragile items while unpacking them.”
- To remove a damaged or unsalable item from the sales floor for processing.“Did you damage the items that the customer returned yet?”
Where does damage come from?
From Middle English damage, from Old French damage, from Vulgar Latin *damnāticum from Classical Latin damnum.
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Questions about saying damage
How do you pronounce damage?
Say DAM-uj. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈdæmɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in damage?
Damage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · uj.
Do Americans and Brits say damage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæmədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈdæmɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.