How to Pronounce "bad company"
expression
BAD KUHM-puh-nee
BAD KUM-puh-nee
Definition
People who have a bad influence on you, often encouraging you to make poor choices or behave badly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæd/ /ˈkəmpəˌni
British English
bˈæd/ /kˈʌmpəni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAD KUHM-puh-nee
UK
BAD KUM-puh-nee
Listen in Context
You should stay away from bad company.
He got in trouble because he kept bad company.
Parents worry when their children fall into bad company.
Hanging out with bad company can really change your life for the worse.