How to Pronounce Dastardly

To pronounce "dastardly", say DAST-ardly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdæstədli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

dastardly

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying dastardly, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdæstədli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dastardly”

"dastardly" has 2 syllables: dast-ardly. It rhymes with bastardly, if that helps it stick.

What does dastardly mean?

adjective

  1. In the manner of a dastard; marked by cowardice; pusillanimous
  2. Treacherous; given to backstabbing

adverb

  1. In a cowardly or treacherous fashion.

Words that rhyme with dastardly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bastardly

Related words

dastardcowardlycowardfearfulgutlessvilehideousfaint-hearted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dastardly"?▾

"Dastardly" has 2 syllables: dast · ardly.

What is the IPA transcription of "dastardly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dastardly" is /ˈdæstədli/.

What does "dastardly" mean?▾

Dastardly: In the manner of a dastard; marked by cowardice; pusillanimous

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “dastardly” in the full dictionary →