How to Pronounce "damage"
word
/ˈdæmədʒ/
DA-mij
/dˈæmɪdʒ/
DA-mij
Definition
Physical harm to something, or a bad effect that reduces its value, use, or quality. It can refer to visible breakage or more general harm, such as to health, reputation, or the environment.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdæmədʒ/
British English
/dˈæmɪdʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DA-mij
UK
DA-mij
Listen in Context
The storm caused a lot of damage to the roof.
Water damage ruined my books.
Too much sun can damage your skin.
I don't think the scratch did any real damage.