How to Pronounce "in bad shape"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈbæd/ /ˈʃeɪp
in BAD SHAYP
ˈɪn/ /bˈæd/ /ʃˈeɪp
in BAD SHAYP
Definition
If a person or thing is 'in bad shape', it means they are in poor condition, either physically, emotionally, or functionally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈbæd/ /ˈʃeɪp
British English
ˈɪn/ /bˈæd/ /ʃˈeɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in BAD SHAYP
UK
in BAD SHAYP
Listen in Context
My old bike is in bad shape.
After being sick, he felt in bad shape.
This building is really in bad shape.
My phone is so in bad shape, the battery doesn't last an hour.