To pronounce "bailiff", say BAIL-iff — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbeɪlɪf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbeɪlɪf/
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"bailiff" has 2 syllables: bail-iff. It rhymes with bayliff, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: bayliff — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bailiff" has 2 syllables: bail · iff.
The IPA transcription of "bailiff" is /ˈbeɪlɪf/.
Bailiff: (law enforcement) An officer of the court, particularly:
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