How to Pronounce Bye-bye

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/baɪˈbaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bye-bye”

"bye-bye" has 2 syllables: byeby-e. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

What does bye-bye mean?

noun

  1. A goodbye.
  2. Bedtime for a toddler, going to sleep, going to bed.

    “Brush your teeth, it's time to go bye-bye.”

interjection

  1. Goodbye.

Synonyms

beddy-bye

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Words that rhyme with bye-bye

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

goodbyearrivedercisayonaragood-byeadieubyecheeriogoodby

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bye-bye"?▾

"Bye-bye" has 2 syllables: byeby · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bye-bye"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bye-bye" is /baɪˈbaɪ/.

What does "bye-bye" mean?▾

Bye-bye: A goodbye.

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