How to Pronounce "armed and dangerous"
expression
ARMD and DAYN-jur-uhs
AAMD and DAYN-juh-ruhs
Definition
Used to describe someone carrying a weapon and likely to cause harm; often said in warnings by police or in news reports about criminals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹmd/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdeɪndʒɝəs
British English
ˈɑːmd/ /ˈænd/ /dˈeɪndʒəɹəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ARMD and DAYN-jur-uhs
UK
AAMD and DAYN-juh-ruhs
Listen in Context
The police warned that the suspect is armed and dangerous.
Do not approach anyone who is armed and dangerous.
The criminal on the news is described as armed and dangerous.
If you see someone who looks armed and dangerous, call the police immediately.