How to Pronounce Bayed

To pronounce "bayed", say BAY-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /beɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/beɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bayed”

"bayed" has 2 syllables: bay-ed. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

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

What does bayed mean?

verb

  1. To howl.
  2. To bark at; hence, to follow with barking; to bring or drive to bay.

    “to bay the bear”

adjective

  1. Having a bay or bays.

Words that rhyme with bayed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

howledmultibaybasinedvalleyedbermedgabledcoastlinedgabelled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bayed"?▾

"Bayed" has 2 syllables: bay · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "bayed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bayed" is /beɪd/.

What does "bayed" mean?▾

Bayed: To howl.

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