How to pronounce bah
Say it like BAH. Bah is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bah
American and British speakers say bah in essentially the same way: /bɑ/ in the US and /bæ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BA.
What does bah mean?
- Expressing contempt, disgust, or bad temper.
- Alternative spelling of baa.
- Alternative spelling of baa.
Where does bah come from?
Early 19th century, probably borrowed from French bah.
Words that rhyme with bah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bah.
Questions about saying bah
How do you pronounce bah?
Say BAH. The American pronunciation is /bɑ/. In British English it is /bæ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bah?
Bah is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BAH.
Do Americans and Brits say bah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɑ/ and the British form is /bæ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.