How to Pronounce "not bad"
expression
ˈnɑt/ /ˈbæd
NAHT BAD
nˈɒt/ /bˈæd
NOT BAD
Definition
Used to say that something is fairly good, better than expected, or acceptable, often in a modest or understated way. Sometimes it means 'pretty good' rather than just 'not bad'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈbæd
British English
nˈɒt/ /bˈæd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT BAD
UK
NOT BAD
Listen in Context
The weather is not bad today.
Your drawing is not bad for a beginner.
The movie was not bad.
Hey, that's not bad at all!