How to Pronounce "i'll be danged"
expression
ˈaɪɫ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈdæŋd
EYE-l bee DANGD
aɪl/ /bˈiː/ /dˈæŋd
EYE-l bee DANGD
Definition
An informal expression used to show surprise, disbelief, or amazement, similar to saying 'Well, what do you know!' or 'I'll be darned.' It is mostly used in rural or older American English.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪɫ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈdæŋd
British English
aɪl/ /bˈiː/ /dˈæŋd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-l bee DANGD
UK
EYE-l bee DANGD
Listen in Context
I'll be danged! You finished the puzzle all by yourself.
I'll be danged, it's raining in July!
I'll be danged. This key actually fits the lock.
Well, I'll be danged, I never thought I’d see you here!