How to pronounce bastards
Say it like BAS-terdz. Bastards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS).
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US American/ˈbæstɚdz/BAS-terdz
UK British/ˈbɑːstədz/BAH-studz
- BAS
- terdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bastards pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bastards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BAH-studz.
What does bastards mean?
noun
- plural of bastard
Questions about saying bastards
How do you pronounce bastards?
Say BAS-terdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæstɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːstədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bastards?
Bastards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS). Broken into parts: BAS · terdz.
Is bastards 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 /ˈbɑːstədz/ (BAH-studz).