How to pronounce damper
Say it like DAM-per. Damper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
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US American/ˈdæmpɚ/DAM-per
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- DAM
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Damper 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does damper mean?
noun
- A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draught of air.
- A contrivance (sordine), as in a pianoforte, to deaden vibrations; or, as in other pieces of mechanism, to check some action at a particular time.
- Something that kills the mood.
- comparative form of damp: more damp How to pronounce damp
Where does damper come from?
The name of the type of bread is first attested in 1825, and originally likely refers to damping the appetite.
Words that rhyme with damper
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Questions about saying damper
How do you pronounce damper?
Say DAM-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmpɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in damper?
Damper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · per.