How to Pronounce Bastards

To pronounce "bastards", say BAST-ards — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

BAST-ards

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💡 Tip for remembering “bastards”

"bastards" has 2 syllables: bast-ards.

What does bastards mean?

noun

  1. A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
  2. A mongrel (biological cross between different breeds, groups or varieties).

Synonyms

arseholeassholeson of a bitchborn in the vestryillegitimatelove-child

Antonyms

legitimate

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Related words

misbegottenmisbegotillegitimatebogusspuriousfakephoneyphony

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bastards"?▾

"Bastards" has 2 syllables: bast · ards.

What does "bastards" mean?▾

Bastards: A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.

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