How to pronounce damnit
Say it like DAM-it. Damnit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
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- DAM
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Damnit 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of damnit
American and British speakers say damnit in essentially the same way: /ˈdæmɪt/ in the US and /ˈdæmɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAM-it.
What does damnit mean?
- Synonym of dammit.
Where does damnit come from?
Nonstandard contraction of damn + it
Questions about saying damnit
How do you pronounce damnit?
Say DAM-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdæmɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in damnit?
Damnit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · it.
Do Americans and Brits say damnit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæmɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdæmɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.