How to Pronounce Bathe

To pronounce "bathe", say BATH-e — 2 syllables, IPA /beɪð/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/beɪð/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bathe”

"bathe" has 2 syllables: bath-e. It rhymes with scathe and lathe, if that helps it stick.

What does bathe mean?

noun

  1. The act of swimming or bathing, especially in the sea, a lake, or a river; a swimming bath.

    “I'm going to have a midnight bathe tonight.”

verb

  1. To clean oneself by immersion in water or using water; to take a bath, have a bath.
  2. To immerse oneself, or part of the body, in water for pleasure or refreshment; to swim.

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Words that rhyme with bathe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scathelatheswathespathesunbathesnathesaithestaithemathenatherathe

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bathe"?▾

"Bathe" has 2 syllables: bath · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bathe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bathe" is /beɪð/.

What does "bathe" mean?▾

Bathe: The act of swimming or bathing, especially in the sea, a lake, or a river; a swimming bath.

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