bahamas

Ba·ha·mas

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [buh-hah-muh z, -hey-]
- /bəˈhɑ məz, -ˈheɪ-/
- /bəˈhɑːməz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-hah-muh z, -hey-]
- /bəˈhɑ məz, -ˈheɪ-/

Definitions of bahamas word

noun bahamas country on a group of islands (Bahama Islands) in the West Indies, southeast of Fla. & north of Cuba: formerly a British possession, it became independent (1973) & a member of the Commonwealth: 5,353 sq mi (13,864 sq km); pop. 264,000; cap. Nassau 3
noun bahamas (used with a plural verb) a group of islands in the W Atlantic Ocean, SE of Florida. 1
noun bahamas (used with a singular verb) an independent country comprising this group: formerly a British colony; gained independence 1973. 4404 sq. mi. (11,406 sq. km). Capital: Nassau. 1

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Parts of speech for Bahamas

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bahamas popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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