How to pronounce damnify
Say it like DAM-nih-fy. Damnify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
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- DAM
- nih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Damnify 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of damnify
American and British speakers say damnify in essentially the same way: /ˈdæmnɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈdæmnɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAM-nih-fy.
What does damnify mean?
- To cause injuries or loss to.
Where does damnify come from?
From Old French damnifier, from Latin damnifico.
Questions about saying damnify
How do you pronounce damnify?
Say DAM-nih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmnɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdæmnɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in damnify?
Damnify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · nih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say damnify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæmnɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈdæmnɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.