How to Pronounce "i'll be damned"
expression
ˈaɪɫ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈdæmd
EYE-l bee DAMD
aɪl/ /bˈiː/ /dˈæmd
EYE-l bee DAMD
Definition
An informal expression used to show surprise, disbelief, or amazement about something unexpected. Sometimes used when you see proof of something you doubted.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪɫ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈdæmd
British English
aɪl/ /bˈiː/ /dˈæmd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-l bee DAMD
UK
EYE-l bee DAMD
Listen in Context
I'll be damned! You finished the puzzle already.
If that's true, I'll be damned.
I'll be damned if I know the answer to that.
Well, I'll be damned—she actually showed up on time.