How to pronounce dampness
Say it like DAMP-nis. Dampness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAMP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdæmpnɪs/DAMP-nis
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- DAMP
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dampness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does dampness mean?
noun
- Moderate humidity; moisture; moistness; the state or quality of being damp.
- The degree to which something is damp or moist.“The dampness in the writing paper caused the ink to spread and smudge.”
Where does dampness come from?
From damp + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- damp
- moistness
Questions about saying dampness
How do you pronounce dampness?
Say DAMP-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmpnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dampness?
Dampness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAMP). Broken into parts: DAMP · nis.