How to pronounce damnable
Say it like DAM-nuh-bul. Damnable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
- DAM
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Damnable 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of damnable
American and British speakers say damnable in essentially the same way: /ˈdæmnəbəl/ in the US and /ˈdæmnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAM-nuh-bul.
What does damnable mean?
- Capable of being damned.
- Deserving of damnation; very bad.“That damnable fridge has stopped working again.”
Where does damnable come from?
From Middle English dampnable, from Old French dampnable, from Latin damnābilis.
Questions about saying damnable
How do you pronounce damnable?
Say DAM-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmnəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈdæmnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in damnable?
Damnable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say damnable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæmnəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈdæmnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.