How to Pronounce "baas"
word
ˈbɑz
BAHZ
bɑːz
BAHZ
Definition
A 'baas' is a boss or person in charge, especially at work or in a group. The word originally comes from Dutch but is rarely used in modern English, except in historical or regional contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑz
British English
bɑːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAHZ
UK
BAHZ
Listen in Context
The baas gave orders to the workers.
Everyone respected the baas on the farm.
The young man asked the baas for help.
Back in the day, the workers would never speak back to the baas.