How to pronounce damaged
Say it like DAM-ujd. Damaged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdæmədʒd/DAM-ujd
UK British/ˈdæmɪdʒd/DAM-ijd
- DAM
- ujd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Damaged 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.
- ujdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of damaged
American and British speakers say damaged in essentially the same way: /ˈdæmədʒd/ in the US and /ˈdæmɪdʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAM-ijd.
What does damaged mean?
adjective
- harmed or injured or spoiled“I won't buy damaged goods”“the storm left a wake of badly damaged buildings”
- being unjustly brought into disrepute“a discredited politician”“her damaged reputation”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying damaged
How do you pronounce damaged?
Say DAM-ujd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmədʒd/. In British English it is /ˈdæmɪdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in damaged?
Damaged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · ujd.
Do Americans and Brits say damaged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæmədʒd/ and the British form is /ˈdæmɪdʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.