How to pronounce damning
Say it like DAM-ing. Damning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
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- DAM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Damning 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of damning
American and British speakers say damning in essentially the same way: /ˈdæmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdæmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAM-ing.
What does damning mean?
- present participle and gerund of damn
- Condemning; (often) sufficient to defeat a political or commercial rival.“damning evidence was clear for all to see”
- A condemnation.
- An act of swearing with the word "damn".
Where does damning come from?
From Middle English dampnynge; equivalent to damn + -ing.
Words that rhyme with damning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of damning.
Questions about saying damning
How do you pronounce damning?
Say DAM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdæmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in damning?
Damning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say damning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdæmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.