The spelling of the word "damme" might seem tricky, but it follows a simple phonetic rule. In IPA transcription, it is pronounced as /dæm/. The letter "e" at the end is silent, and there are two consonants "m" indicating that the vowel "a" is "short" and pronounced as "æ". This pronunciation is similar to the one used for "damn" (/dæm/) - but with an extra silent "e". So, when in doubt about the spelling of "damme", remember to drop the "e".