To me Damnit is the proper spelling because it is Damn-it. but Dammit is actually the proper spelling of the word. Damnit how confusing
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The Proper spelling of "Damnit"
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in your opinion which is proper?
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tinypantha- Insomniac
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The Proper spelling of "Damnit"
densetsushun- Hollowed
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Re: The Proper spelling of "Damnit"
Dammit may seem like it would be, but it is not spelled as if it is a conjoining of "damn" and "it".
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Re: The Proper spelling of "Damnit"
I write "dammit" because that's how I say it, the "correct" way to write it would be "damn it."
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Re: The Proper spelling of "Damnit"
dammit is in the dictionaryWhatDoesThePendantDo? wrote:I write "dammit" because that's how I say it, the "correct" way to write it would be "damn it."
skarekrow13- Chat Moderator
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Re: The Proper spelling of "Damnit"
"damn it" would be the original phrase which, when spoken doesn't have the "n" sound. So slang (and now the official) is "dammit" as is retains the original pronunciation while "damnit" could be said as "dam nit"
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Re: The Proper spelling of "Damnit"
I don't cuss.
But I agree with Skare.
But I agree with Skare.
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'Damn it' is two words. Literally, you are damning (banishing to hell) the subject (whatever "it" is).
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dammit, as damnit would be pronounces dam-nit, as they themselves are separate words...
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Re: The Proper spelling of "Damnit"
I always say dammit, and write it both ways, depending on the context
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