How to Pronounce "bad apple"
expression
ˈbæd/ /ˈæpəɫ
BAD AP-uhl
bˈæd/ /ˈæpəl
BAD AP-uhl
Definition
A 'bad apple' is a person who has a negative influence on the group they belong to, often causing trouble or encouraging others to do wrong things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæd/ /ˈæpəɫ
British English
bˈæd/ /ˈæpəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAD AP-uhl
UK
BAD AP-uhl
Listen in Context
One bad apple can spoil the whole team.
Don’t let a bad apple ruin your day.
There’s always a bad apple in every class.
Don’t judge the whole group just because of one bad apple.