How to pronounce dammed
Say it like DAMD. Dammed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- DAMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dammed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of dammed
American and British speakers say dammed in essentially the same way: /dæmd/ in the US and /dæmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAMD.
What does dammed mean?
- simple past and past participle of dam How to pronounce dam
Words that rhyme with dammed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dammed.
Words that sound like dammed
Questions about saying dammed
How do you pronounce dammed?
Say DAMD. The American pronunciation is /dæmd/. In British English it is /dæmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dammed?
Dammed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAMD.
Do Americans and Brits say dammed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dæmd/ and the British form is /dæmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dammed?
Dammed sounds the same as damned in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.