How to pronounce baddie
Say it like BAD-ee. Baddie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAD).
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- BAD
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baddie 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of baddie
American and British speakers say baddie in essentially the same way: /ˈbædi/ in the US and /ˈbædi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAD-ee.
What does baddie mean?
- A person of bad character, especially in a work of fiction.“In a western, the baddie typically wears a black hat.”
- An attractive, confident woman, especially one who is a social media influencer.
- An attractive person.“I didn't realize my professor was dating an absolute baddie; I didn't know he had motion like that.”
Where does baddie come from?
From bad + -ie.
Words that rhyme with baddie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of baddie.
Questions about saying baddie
How do you pronounce baddie?
Say BAD-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbædi/. In British English it is /ˈbædi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baddie?
Baddie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAD). Broken into parts: BAD · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say baddie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbædi/ and the British form is /ˈbædi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.