How to pronounce damnably
Say it like DAM-nuh-blee. Damnably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
- DAM
- nuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Damnably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of damnably
American and British speakers say damnably in essentially the same way: /ˈdæmnəbli/ in the US and /ˈdæmnəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAM-nuh-blee.
What does damnably mean?
- In a damnable manner.
Where does damnably come from?
From Middle English dampnablely; equivalent to damnable + -ly.
Questions about saying damnably
How do you pronounce damnably?
Say DAM-nuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmnəbli/. In British English it is /ˈdæmnəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in damnably?
Damnably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · nuh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say damnably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæmnəbli/ and the British form is /ˈdæmnəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.