How many syllables in "dampen"?

"dampen" has 2 lettergrepen (dam - pen).

How to divide "dampen"?

"dampen" divides into 2 parts: dam · pen.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"dampen": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dam·pen

Hoofdklemtoon

DAM-pen(dam · pen)● ○

Stress in "dampen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdæmpən⁄

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IPAˈdæmpən

Lettergrependam·pen

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Yes, the KP and the KV. The KV allow us to dampen the system and KV KP allow us to reject disturbances. So, what would you like to do

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How many syllables in "dampen"?: "dampen" has 2 lettergrepen (dam - pen).
How to divide "dampen"?: "dampen" divides into 2 parts: dam · pen.
Where is the stress in "dampen"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "dampen"?: Say each syllable slowly (dam... pen) and listen on SayItVid.