How to pronounce bastardy
Say it like BAS-ter-dee. Bastardy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS).
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US American/ˈbæstərdi/BAS-ter-dee
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- BAS
- ter
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bastardy 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does bastardy mean?
noun
- The condition of being illegitimate, of being born to an unmarried woman and man or as the fruit of adultery.
Where does bastardy come from?
From Middle English bastardie (also as bastardrie), a borrowing from Middle French bastardie.
Questions about saying bastardy
How do you pronounce bastardy?
Say BAS-ter-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæstərdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bastardy?
Bastardy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS). Broken into parts: BAS · ter · dee.