Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

batard

/bəˈtɑɹd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.69 in modern English

Syllables: batard
IPA: /bəˈtɑɹd/

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A loaf of bread similar in shape to a baguette, but shorter (15 to 30 cm / 6 to 12 inches in length).

Etymology

From French bâtard. Doublet of bastard.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /bəˈtɑɹd/
British English: /bæˈtɑːd/

Inflected Forms

batards (plural)

Phrases

mombin batard

Frequently Paired Words

mombin batard

Rhymes With

hard card guard yard regard filter card sd card barred gerard disregard discard retard

Questions

How do you pronounce batard?: The recorded pronunciation is /bəˈtɑɹd/.
What does batard mean?: A loaf of bread similar in shape to a baguette, but shorter (15 to 30 cm / 6 to 12 inches in length).
Where does batard come from?: From French bâtard. Doublet of bastard.

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