How to pronounce dangerous
Say it like DAYN-juh-rus. Dangerous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAYN).
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- DAYN
- juh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dangerous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dangerous
American and British speakers say dangerous in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ in the US and /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAYN-juh-rus.
What does dangerous mean?
- involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm“a dangerous criminal”“a dangerous bridge”
- causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm“a dangerous operation”“a grave situation”
Where does dangerous come from?
Displaced native Old English frēcne.
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Questions about saying dangerous
How do you pronounce dangerous?
Say DAYN-juh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dangerous?
Dangerous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAYN). Broken into parts: DAYN · juh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say dangerous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.