Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bad-ass

/bˈædˌæs/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.89 in modern English

Syllables
bad-ass
IPA
/bˈædˌæs/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

more bad-ass (comparative) most bad-ass (superlative) bad-asses (plural)

Phrases

Rhymes With

Questions

How do you pronounce bad-ass?
The recorded pronunciation is /bˈædˌæs/.
What does bad-ass mean?
Alternative form of badass.

How to pronounce bad-ass

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/bˈædˌæs/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “bad-ass” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.