How to pronounce dampening
Say it like DAM-puh-ning. Dampening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
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US American/ˈdæmpənɪŋ/DAM-puh-ning
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- DAM
- puh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dampening 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does dampening mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of dampen How to pronounce dampen
- The act of making or becoming damp.
Questions about saying dampening
How do you pronounce dampening?
Say DAM-puh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmpənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dampening?
Dampening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · puh · ning.