Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bade

/bæd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.68 in modern English

Syllables
bade
IPA
/bæd/
7
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

simple past of bid

Example Sentences

Phrases

Wiktionary’s coverage of Bade terms

Frequently Paired Words

forbade Wiktionary’s coverage of Bade terms

Synonyms

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Rhymes With

Questions

How do you pronounce bade?
The recorded pronunciation is /bæd/.
What does bade mean?
simple past of bid

How to pronounce bade

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “bade”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/bæd/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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