How to pronounce damnum
Say it like DAM-num. Damnum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdæmnəm/DAM-num
UK British/ˈdæmnəm/DAM-num
- DAM
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Damnum 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.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of damnum
American and British speakers say damnum in essentially the same way: /ˈdæmnəm/ in the US and /ˈdæmnəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAM-num.
What does damnum mean?
noun
- harm; detriment
Where does damnum come from?
Borrowed from Latin damnum.
Questions about saying damnum
How do you pronounce damnum?
Say DAM-num. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmnəm/. In British English it is /ˈdæmnəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in damnum?
Damnum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · num.
Do Americans and Brits say damnum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæmnəm/ and the British form is /ˈdæmnəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.