How to pronounce darn
Say it like DARN. Darn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɑrn/DARN
UK British/dɑːn/DAHN
- DARN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DARNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of darn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAHN.
What does darn mean?
adjective
- Damn.
- Damned.
- Damn.
Where does darn come from?
A minced oath of damn.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with darn
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of darn.
Questions about saying darn
How do you pronounce darn?
Say DARN. The American pronunciation is /dɑrn/. In British English it is /dɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darn?
Darn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DARN.
Is darn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɑːn/ (DAHN).