How to Pronounce Baits

To pronounce "baits", say BAITS — one syllable, IPA /beɪts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/beɪts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “baits”

"baits" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bates — easy to mix up when writing.

What does baits mean?

noun

  1. Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
  2. Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.

verb

  1. To attract with bait; to entice.
  2. To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.

verb

  1. To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.

    “to bait a bear with dogs;  to bait a bull”

  2. To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.

Words that rhyme with baits

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "baits"?▾

"Baits" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "baits"?▾

The IPA transcription of "baits" is /beɪts/.

What does "baits" mean?▾

Baits: Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.

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