How to pronounce damsels
Say it like DAM-zulz. Damsels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
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- DAM
- zulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Damsels 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.
- zulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of damsels
American and British speakers say damsels in essentially the same way: /ˈdæmzəlz/ in the US and /ˈdæmzəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAM-zulz.
What does damsels mean?
- plural of damsel How to pronounce damsel
Questions about saying damsels
How do you pronounce damsels?
Say DAM-zulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmzəlz/. In British English it is /ˈdæmzəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in damsels?
Damsels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · zulz.
Do Americans and Brits say damsels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæmzəlz/ and the British form is /ˈdæmzəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.