How to Pronounce "dastardly"
word
ˈdæstɝdɫi
DAST-erd-lee
dˈɑːstədli
DAH-stuhd-lee
Definition
Describing an action that is wicked, sneaky, and cowardly—often intentionally cruel or underhanded.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdæstɝdɫi
British English
dˈɑːstədli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAST-erd-lee
UK
DAH-stuhd-lee
Listen in Context
The villain planned a dastardly crime.
It was a dastardly attack on innocent people.
Everyone was shocked by the dastardly deed.
That was a dastardly trick—he pretended to be my friend.