How to pronounce firedamp
Say it like FY-er-damp. Firedamp has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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US American/ˈfaɪɚˌdæmp/FY-er-damp
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- FY
- er
- damp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firedamp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- dampGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does firedamp mean?
noun
- A flammable gas (mostly methane) found in coal mines; forms an explosive mixture with air.
Where does firedamp come from?
From fire + damp with 'damp' not in the usual sense of 'moist' but old German, modern Dutch, Danish 'damp' as steam or vapor, hence a gas liable to catch fire.
Questions about saying firedamp
How do you pronounce firedamp?
Say FY-er-damp. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌdæmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firedamp?
Firedamp has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · damp.