How to Pronounce "damnation"
word
/dæmˈneɪʃən/
dam-NAY-shun
/dæmnˈeɪʃən/
dam-NAY-shun
Definition
Eternal punishment after death, especially in a religious sense; being condemned to hell.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dæmˈneɪʃən/
British English
/dæmnˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dam-NAY-shun
UK
dam-NAY-shun
Listen in Context
Many religions warn people about damnation.
The story is about a man’s struggle to avoid damnation.
He believed his actions would lead to damnation.
She feared her secret would bring her damnation.