How to pronounce dagnabbit
Say it like dag-NAB-it. Dagnabbit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAB).
- dag
- NAB
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dagnabbit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dagGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dagnabbit
American and British speakers say dagnabbit in essentially the same way: /ˌdæɡˈnæbɪt/ in the US and /ˌdæɡˈnæbɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dag-NAB-it.
What does dagnabbit mean?
- goddamnit“Dagnabbit! I lost my keys again.”
Where does dagnabbit come from?
Probably altered from goddammit.
Words that rhyme with dagnabbit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dagnabbit.
Questions about saying dagnabbit
How do you pronounce dagnabbit?
Say dag-NAB-it. The American pronunciation is /ˌdæɡˈnæbɪt/. In British English it is /ˌdæɡˈnæbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dagnabbit?
Dagnabbit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAB). Broken into parts: dag · NAB · it.
Do Americans and Brits say dagnabbit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdæɡˈnæbɪt/ and the British form is /ˌdæɡˈnæbɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.