How to Pronounce Bawd

To pronounce "bawd", say BAWD — one syllable, IPA /bɔːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/bɔːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bawd”

"bawd" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with broad and plod, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: baud — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bawd mean?

noun

  1. A person who keeps a house of prostitution, or procures women for prostitution; a procurer, a madame.
  2. A lewd person.

verb

  1. To procure women for lewd purposes.

adjective

  1. Joyous; riotously gay.

Words that rhyme with bawd

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

broadplodfacadecodfraudsquadprodroughshodesplanadenododdwad

Related words

prostitutewhoreharlottrolloptartcocottecyprian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bawd"?▾

"Bawd" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bawd"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bawd" is /bɔːd/.

What does "bawd" mean?▾

Bawd: A person who keeps a house of prostitution, or procures women for prostitution; a procurer, a madame.

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