dampen

/ˈdæmpən/

Syllables dam·pen

Stress DAM-pen

Phonics Breakdown

dam

/dæm/

short a

pen

/pən/

schwa

Meaning

to make something slightly wet; to reduce strength or enthusiasm

Sound Reference

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dam=/dæm/(dam) + pen=/pən/(open)

Example

The rain will dampen the ground by morning.