How to Pronounce Damped

To pronounce "damped", say DAMP-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

DAMP-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “damped”

"damped" has 2 syllables: damp-ed. It rhymes with amped and revamped, if that helps it stick.

What does damped mean?

verb

  1. To dampen; to make moderately wet

    “to damp cloth”

  2. To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.

adjective

  1. (of an extinguished fire) stopped from smouldering and reigniting by the application of water
  2. (of a linear dynamic system) Possessing a nonzero damping ratio.

Synonyms

moisten

Antonyms

undamped

Words that rhyme with damped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ampedrevampedcrampedtampedcampedtrampedvampeddecampedencampedclampedchampedramped

Related words

moistmoistnessdampenwetbreakweakensoftenmuffle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "damped"?▾

"Damped" has 2 syllables: damp · ed.

What does "damped" mean?▾

Damped: To dampen; to make moderately wet

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