To pronounce "dam", say DAM — one syllable, IPA /dæm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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IPA
"dam" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sham and damn, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: damn, damm, damme, dahm — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“A dam is often an essential source of water to farmers of hilly country.”
“Boats may only be used at places set aside for boating on the dam.”
verb
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"Dam" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "dam" is /dæm/.
Dam: A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding.
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