dampening meaning

UK US /ˈdæmpənɪŋ/ 3 syllables

dampening (noun): the act of making something slightly wet.

Definition of dampening

  1. the act of making something slightly wet

    Synonyms: moistening

    Type of: wetting

    Kinds: basting

    Related forms: dampen

How to pronounce dampening

dampening is pronounced /ˈdæmpənɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with DA · words ending in NG · 9-letter words

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