How to pronounce damsel
Say it like DAM-zul. Damsel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
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- DAM
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Damsel 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.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of damsel
American and British speakers say damsel in essentially the same way: /ˈdæmzəl/ in the US and /ˈdæmzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAM-zul.
What does damsel mean?
- A young woman (of noble birth).
- A girl; a maiden (without sexual experience).
- A young woman who is not married.
Where does damsel come from?
From Middle English dameisele, from Old French damoisele, from Vulgar Latin *domnicella, a diminutive from Classical Latin domina (“mistress, lady”), from dominus, from *demh₂-.
Questions about saying damsel
How do you pronounce damsel?
Say DAM-zul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmzəl/. In British English it is /ˈdæmzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in damsel?
Damsel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say damsel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæmzəl/ and the British form is /ˈdæmzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.