How to Pronounce Darned

To pronounce "darned", say DARN-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /dɑːnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

darned

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɑːnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “darned”

"darned" has 2 syllables: darn-ed. It rhymes with yarned and harned, if that helps it stick.

What does darned mean?

verb

  1. Euphemism of damn.

verb

  1. To repair by stitching with thread or yarn, particularly by using a needle to construct a weave across a damaged area of fabric.

    “I need to darn these socks again.”

adjective

  1. A minced oath for damned.

Synonyms

damndang

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Words that rhyme with darned

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yarnedharnedlarned

Related words

deucedgoddamnedgoddamnblamedcurstcurseddamneddamn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "darned"?▾

"Darned" has 2 syllables: darn · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "darned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "darned" is /dɑːnd/.

What does "darned" mean?▾

Darned: Euphemism of damn.

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