About "dam"
How to Split "dam" into Syllables
The word dam is divided into 1 syllables: dam. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- dam — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of dam:
- IPA: /dæm/
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📖 Definitions
- A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding.
- The water reservoir resulting from placing such a structure.
📚 Word Origin & History
From da (“deca-”) + m (“meter”). Clipping of English Damakawa. From Middle English dam, from Old English *damm, from Proto-West Germanic *damm, from Proto-Germanic *dammaz. Variant of dame. Doublet of domina and donna. Said to be possibly coined from the English phrase "I don't give a dam(n)," referring to its small worth. Pronunciation spelling of damn. From Dutch dam, from Middle Dutch dam, from Old Dutch dam, from Proto-Germanic *dammaz. From Proto-Vietic *ɗam, from Proto-Mon-Kh...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare dam with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| dam | 1 | dam |
| dummy | 2 | dum-my |
| Donahue | 3 | do-na-hue |
| Dina | 2 | di-na |
| Dwayne | 2 | dway-ne |
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