How do you pronounce "damascus"?

In American English: /dəˈmæskəs/ (duh-MASK-uhs). In British English: /dɐmˈaskəs/ (DⱯM). In Canadian English: /dəˈmæskəs/ (duh-MASK-uhs). In Australian English: /dɐmˈaskəs/ (DⱯM).

Is "damascus" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /dəˈmæskəs/ (duh-MASK-uhs), while in British English it's /dɐmˈaskəs/ (DⱯM).

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damascus

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/dəˈmæskəs/

duh-MASK-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

dədam·mæskas·əscus

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