English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Bad Pronunciation
Bad is pronounced BAD, IPA /ˈbæd/.
BAD
US /ˈbæd/ · UK /ˈbæd/
Syllables: BAD (1 syllable)
adjective: Of poor quality, or unpleasant, or morally wrong.
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Bad in a Sentence
- The coffee here is genuinely bad.
- She had a bad night and slept until ten.
- It is not a bad idea, just an expensive one.
Common Mispronunciations of Bad
Not BAT
Hold the voice on until the word has finished, because bat is what you get when it stops early.
Not BED
Open the mouth wider for the a of cat. Narrowed towards an e the word becomes bed.
Tip: Bad, bat, and bed form a useful set to practise together, since they differ only in one sound each.
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