How to Pronounce Bailie

To pronounce "bailie", say BAIL-ie — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

BAIL-ie

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💡 Tip for remembering “bailie”

"bailie" has 2 syllables: bail-ie. It rhymes with bally and scaly, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bally, bailey, baillie, bailly — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bailie mean?

noun

  1. A bailiff.
  2. The chief magistrate of a Scottish barony or part of a county, with functions like a sheriff's.

Words that rhyme with bailie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ballyscalyukulelegailyfraillygreylydailygaylyaileyscaleypaleaeflaily

Related words

bailliebardiebaileybairnlairdbardeegilliebardy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bailie"?▾

"Bailie" has 2 syllables: bail · ie.

What does "bailie" mean?▾

Bailie: A bailiff.

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