How to pronounce goldarn
Say it like GAHL-darn. Goldarn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHL).
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US American/ˈɡɑlˌdɑrn/GAHL-darn
UK British/ˈɡɒlˌdɑːn/GOL-dahn
- GAHL
- darn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goldarn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- darnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of goldarn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOL-dahn.
What does goldarn mean?
adjective
- goddamn
- goddamn
Questions about saying goldarn
How do you pronounce goldarn?
Say GAHL-darn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑlˌdɑrn/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒlˌdɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goldarn?
Goldarn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHL). Broken into parts: GAHL · darn.
Is goldarn 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 /ˈɡɒlˌdɑːn/ (GOL-dahn).