How to pronounce badder
Say it like BAD-er. Badder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAD).
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- BAD
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Badder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of badder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAD-uh.
What does badder mean?
- comparative form of bad: more bad. How to pronounce bad
Words that rhyme with badder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of badder.
Questions about saying badder
How do you pronounce badder?
Say BAD-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbædɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbædə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in badder?
Badder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAD). Broken into parts: BAD · er.
Is badder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbædə/ (BAD-uh).