How to pronounce damaging
Say it like DAM-ih-jing. Damaging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
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- DAM
- ih
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Damaging 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of damaging
American and British speakers say damaging in essentially the same way: /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAM-ih-jing.
What does damaging mean?
- (sometimes followed by to) causing harm or injury“damaging to career and reputation”“the reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant”
- designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions“negative criticism”
Where does damaging come from?
From damage + -ing.
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Questions about saying damaging
How do you pronounce damaging?
Say DAM-ih-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in damaging?
Damaging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · ih · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say damaging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.