To pronounce "bastard", say BAST-ard — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
bastard
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"bastard" has 2 syllables: bast-ard. It rhymes with plastered and astred, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bastard" has 2 syllables: bast · ard.
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