How to pronounce dampen
Say it like DAM-pun. Dampen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
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US American/ˈdæmpən/DAM-pun
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- DAM
- pun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dampen 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.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does dampen mean?
verb
- To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.
- To become damp or moist.
- To lessen; to dull; to make less intense (said of emotions and non-physical things).“We won't let the bad news dampen our spirits.”
Where does dampen come from?
From damp + -en.
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Questions about saying dampen
How do you pronounce dampen?
Say DAM-pun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmpən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dampen?
Dampen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · pun.