How to Pronounce "in a bad way"
expression
in-uh-BAD-way
in-uh-BAD-way
Definition
Used to describe a person or thing that is in poor condition, troubled, or suffering, either physically, emotionally, or otherwise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbæd/ /ˈweɪ
British English
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /bˈæd/ /wˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-uh-BAD-way
UK
in-uh-BAD-way
Listen in Context
His car is in a bad way after the accident.
After the long hike, I felt in a bad way.
The plant is in a bad way because it hasn’t been watered.
Ever since the breakup, she's been in a bad way emotionally.