How to Pronounce Bale

To pronounce "bale", say BAL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /beɪ̯l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/beɪ̯l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bale”

"bale" has 2 syllables: bal-e. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bail, baile, balle, bayle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bale mean?

noun

  1. Evil, especially considered as an active force for destruction or death.
  2. Suffering, woe, torment.

Words that rhyme with bale

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailquail

Related words

baslebaselbunchbundlepackagingpackagepackingball

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bale"?▾

"Bale" has 2 syllables: bal · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bale"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bale" is /beɪ̯l/.

What does "bale" mean?▾

Bale: Evil, especially considered as an active force for destruction or death.

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