How to Pronounce Balderdash

To pronounce "balderdash", say BALD-erd-ash — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbɔːldə.dæʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈbɔːldə.dæʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “balderdash”

"balderdash" has 3 syllables: bald-erd-ash. It rhymes with dash and cache, if that helps it stick.

What does balderdash mean?

noun

  1. Senseless talk or writing; nonsense.
  2. A worthless mixture, especially of liquors.

verb

  1. To mix or adulterate.

Synonyms

bunkdrivelpifflepoppycockrubbishtwaddle

Words that rhyme with balderdash

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dashcacherashashgashsmashclashlashthrashcrashmashbacklash

Related words

fiddle-faddlepifflecodswallophogwashpoppycocknonsenserubbishrot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "balderdash"?▾

"Balderdash" has 3 syllables: bald · erd · ash.

What is the IPA transcription of "balderdash"?▾

The IPA transcription of "balderdash" is /ˈbɔːldə.dæʃ/.

What does "balderdash" mean?▾

Balderdash: Senseless talk or writing; nonsense.

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