How to Pronounce "bastard"
word
/ˈbæstɝd/
BA-sturd
/bˈɑːstəd/
BAH-stuhd
Definition
'Bastard' can refer to a person born to parents who are not married (old-fashioned and now offensive), but more commonly, it is used as a strong insult for someone considered unpleasant or mean.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbæstɝd/
British English
/bˈɑːstəd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BA-sturd
UK
BAH-stuhd
Listen in Context
That bastard broke my window.
He called me a bastard during the argument.
In old stories, a bastard was a child born outside of marriage.
You lucky bastard, you won the lottery!