Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

darn it

/ˈdɑɹn ɪt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.61 in modern English

Syllables
darn it
IPA
/ˈdɑɹn ɪt/
7
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

An expression used to show displeasure. A less emphatic, less profane version of damnit.

American usage; Informal

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Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈdɑɹn ɪt/

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How do you pronounce darn it?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɑɹn ɪt/.
What does darn it mean?
An expression used to show displeasure. A less emphatic, less profane version of damnit.

How to pronounce darn it

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