How to pronounce darnedest
Say it like DARN-dist. Darnedest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DARN).
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- DARN
- dist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darnedest 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.
- distGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of darnedest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAHN-dist.
What does darnedest mean?
- Damnedest; most amazing, consternating, etc.“The darnedest thing happened to me today – I saw a man who I know died ten years ago.”
- Damnedest; one's best effort.“I did my darnedest to stay awake.”
Where does darnedest come from?
From darned + -est.
Questions about saying darnedest
How do you pronounce darnedest?
Say DARN-dist. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrnˌdɪst/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːndɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darnedest?
Darnedest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DARN). Broken into parts: DARN · dist.
Is darnedest 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 /ˈdɑːndɪst/ (DAHN-dist).