How to Pronounce "bad"
word
/ˈbæd/
BAD
/bˈæd/
BAD
Definition
Not good in any way; harmful, unpleasant, or of low quality. It can describe feelings, behavior, conditions, or things that are wrong or unwanted.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbæd/
British English
/bˈæd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAD
UK
BAD
Listen in Context
She felt bad about missing the party.
This milk smells bad; do not drink it.
He did a bad job cleaning his room.
I’m having a bad day; everything seems to go wrong.