How to Pronounce "a bad time"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbæd/ /ˈtaɪm
uh BAD TIME
æɪ/ /bˈæd/ /tˈaɪm
uh BAD TYME
Definition
A period or moment when someone is experiencing difficulties, sadness, or unpleasant situations. It can refer to a specific event or a longer period.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbæd/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
æɪ/ /bˈæd/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh BAD TIME
UK
uh BAD TYME
Listen in Context
I'm having a bad time at work this week.
She went through a bad time after her dog died.
Is now a bad time to talk?
We all have a bad time now and then, but things get better.