How to Pronounce Bailout

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbeɪlˌawt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bailout”

"bailout" has 2 syllables: bail-out. It rhymes with stout and rout, if that helps it stick.

What does bailout mean?

noun

  1. A rescue, especially a financial rescue.

    “The government bailout of that corporation is going to cost the taxpayers a hundred billion dollars.”

  2. The process of exiting an aircraft while in flight.

Words that rhyme with bailout

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stoutroutflouttoutdevoutdoubtspoutpoutgloutcloutscoutshout

Related words

bail-outransomredemptionrescuerescuinglife-savingbuy-backsaving

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bailout"?▾

"Bailout" has 2 syllables: bail · out.

What is the IPA transcription of "bailout"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bailout" is /ˈbeɪlˌawt/.

What does "bailout" mean?▾

Bailout: A rescue, especially a financial rescue.

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