How to pronounce damnation
Say it like dam-NAY-shun. Damnation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- dam
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Damnation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- damKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of damnation
American and British speakers say damnation in essentially the same way: /dæmˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /dæmˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dam-NAY-shun.
What does damnation mean?
- The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.
- Condemnation to everlasting punishment in the future, or the punishment itself.
- Expressing annoyance or disappointment; damn; dammit.“Oh damnation! The window doesn't shut!”
Where does damnation come from?
From Middle English dampnacioun, from Old French dampnacion, from Latin damnatio.
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Questions about saying damnation
How do you pronounce damnation?
Say dam-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dæmˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /dæmˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in damnation?
Damnation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: dam · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say damnation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dæmˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /dæmˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.