How to Pronounce Bailed

To pronounce "bailed", say BAIL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /beɪld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/beɪld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bailed”

"bailed" has 2 syllables: bail-ed. It rhymes with veiled and wailed, if that helps it stick.

What does bailed mean?

verb

  1. To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail.
  2. To release a person under such guarantee.

verb

  1. To exit quickly.

    “With his engine in flames, the pilot had no choice but to bail.”

  2. To fail to meet a commitment.

verb

  1. To secure the head of a cow during milking.

Words that rhyme with bailed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

veiledwailedunveiledassailedcurtailedhailedimpaledentailedprevailednaledfailedrailed

Related words

bondbangedbrokebustedcanceledcancelledchattelcracked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bailed"?▾

"Bailed" has 2 syllables: bail · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "bailed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bailed" is /beɪld/.

What does "bailed" mean?▾

Bailed: To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail.

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