How to Pronounce Bye

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

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Syllable

Letters

/baɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bye”

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

Sounds exactly like: by, buy, bi, bae — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bye mean?

noun

The position of a person or team in a tournament or competition who draws no opponent in a particular round so advances to the next round unopposed, or is awarded points for a win in a league table; also the phantom opponent of such a person or team.
“Craig's Crew plays the bye next week.”
An extra scored when the batsmen take runs after the ball has passed the striker without hitting either the bat or the batsman.

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Words that rhyme with bye

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wry exemplify rectify high lie apply fortify awry mollify amplify nullify cry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bye"?▾

"Bye" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bye"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bye" is /baɪ/.

What does "bye" mean?▾

Bye: The position of a person or team in a tournament or competition who draws no opponent in a particular round so advances to the next round unopposed, or is awarded points for a win in a league table; also the phantom opponent of such a person or team.

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