How to pronounce damming
Say it like DAM-ing. Damming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
- DAM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Damming 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of damming
American and British speakers say damming in essentially the same way: /ˈdæmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdæmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAM-ing.
What does damming mean?
- present participle and gerund of dam How to pronounce dam
- The installation of a dam (structure to block flow).
Words that rhyme with damming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of damming.
Words that sound like damming
Questions about saying damming
How do you pronounce damming?
Say DAM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdæmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in damming?
Damming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say damming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdæmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as damming?
Damming sounds the same as damning in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.