How to Pronounce "bathe"

word

/ˈbeɪð/

bayth

/bˈeɪð/

bayth

Definition

To wash the body in water, typically in a bath. In British English, also means to swim in the sea or a river. Can also mean to immerse or cover something gently.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈbeɪð/

British English

/bˈeɪð/

Simplified Pronunciation

bayth

Listen in Context

I prefer to bathe in the evening before bed.

She bathed the baby carefully in warm water.

You should bathe the wound in clean water.

The room was bathed in golden sunlight streaming through the curtains.