How to pronounce damasks
Say it like DAM-usks. Damasks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
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- DAM
- usks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Damasks 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.
- usksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of damasks
American and British speakers say damasks in essentially the same way: /ˈdæməsks/ in the US and /ˈdæməsks/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAM-usks.
What does damasks mean?
- plural of damask How to pronounce damask
Questions about saying damasks
How do you pronounce damasks?
Say DAM-usks. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæməsks/. In British English it is /ˈdæməsks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in damasks?
Damasks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · usks.
Do Americans and Brits say damasks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæməsks/ and the British form is /ˈdæməsks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.