How to pronounce dammit
Say it like DAM-it. Dammit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
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- DAM
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dammit 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dammit
American and British speakers say dammit in essentially the same way: /ˈdæmɪt/ in the US and /ˈdæmɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAM-it.
What does dammit mean?
- The saying of the interjection, used as a general measure of anything.
- A fastener used for military medals, name tags or other things that are pinned to a uniform; a clutch, a clutchback.
Where does dammit come from?
Univerbation of damn + it.
Questions about saying dammit
How do you pronounce dammit?
Say DAM-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdæmɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dammit?
Dammit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · it.
Do Americans and Brits say dammit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæmɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdæmɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.