How to pronounce damascene
Say it like DAM-uh-seen. Damascene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
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- DAM
- uh
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Damascene 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of damascene
American and British speakers say damascene in essentially the same way: /ˈdæməˌsin/ in the US and /ˈdæməˌsiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAM-uh-seen.
What does damascene mean?
- Inlaid with silver or gold.
- Of or from Damascus.
- To decorate (metalwork) with a peculiar marking or water produced in the process of manufacture, or with designs produced by inlaying or encrusting with another metal, such as silver or gold, or by etching, etc.; to damask.
- A pigeon of a certain breed.
Questions about saying damascene
How do you pronounce damascene?
Say DAM-uh-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæməˌsin/. In British English it is /ˈdæməˌsiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in damascene?
Damascene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · uh · seen.
Do Americans and Brits say damascene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæməˌsin/ and the British form is /ˈdæməˌsiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.