How to pronounce bailer
Say it like BAY-ler. Bailer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bailer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bailer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAY-luh.
What does bailer mean?
- One who bails or lades.
- A utensil, as a bucket or cup, used in bailing; a machine for bailing water out of a pit.
- Alternative form of bailor.
Where does bailer come from?
From bail + -er.
Words that rhyme with bailer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bailer.
Questions about saying bailer
How do you pronounce bailer?
Say BAY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bailer?
Bailer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · ler.
Is bailer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbeɪlə/ (BAY-luh).