How to Pronounce "badly"
word
/ˈbædɫi/
BAD-lee
/bˈædli/
BAD-lee
Definition
Badly means in a poor or unsuccessful way. It can also mean very much, especially with verbs like “want” or “need,” or seriously, when talking about injury or damage.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbædɫi/
British English
/bˈædli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAD-lee
UK
BAD-lee
Listen in Context
He played badly in the game.
She badly wants a new phone.
The car was badly damaged.
I did badly on the math test, so I need to study more.