How to pronounce dhampir
Say it like dam-PEER. Dhampir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEER).
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- dam
- PEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dhampir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- damKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- PEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dhampir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dam-PEER.
What does dhampir mean?
- A half-human, half-vampire hybrid.
Where does dhampir come from?
Borrowed from Albanian dhampir.
Words that rhyme with dhampir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dhampir.
Questions about saying dhampir
How do you pronounce dhampir?
Say dam-PEER. The American pronunciation is /dæmˈpɪr/. In British English it is /dæmˈpɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dhampir?
Dhampir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEER). Broken into parts: dam · PEER.
Is dhampir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dæmˈpɪə/ (dam-PEER).