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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable dam
  • 3 letters
Syllables
dam has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/dæm/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide dam into syllables?

dam divides as dam. dam has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in dam?

Dam has 1 syllable (dam).

Which syllable is stressed in dam?

The stressed syllable in dam is dam. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce dam?

/dæm/ in American English.