How to Pronounce Bastardise

To pronounce "bastardise", say BAST-ard-is-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

BAST-ard-is-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “bastardise”

"bastardise" has 4 syllables: bast-ard-is-e. It rhymes with dastardize, if that helps it stick.

What does bastardise mean?

verb

  1. To claim or demonstrate that someone is a bastard, or illegitimate.
  2. To reduce from a higher to a lower state, such as by removing refined elements or introducing debased elements; to debase.

    “The simplified word processor is a less-functional, bastardized version of the full program.”

Synonyms

mongrelize

Words that rhyme with bastardise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dastardize

Related words

bastardizedemonisemasculisedemoralisedesemantisesodomizedehumanisedelexicalise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bastardise"?▾

"Bastardise" has 4 syllables: bast · ard · is · e.

What does "bastardise" mean?▾

Bastardise: To claim or demonstrate that someone is a bastard, or illegitimate.

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