How to pronounce bailie
Say it like BAY-lee. Bailie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bailie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BAY
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bailie 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bailie
American and British speakers say bailie in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪli/ in the US and /ˈbeɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-lee.
What does bailie mean?
- A bailiff.
- The chief magistrate of a Scottish barony or part of a county, with functions like a sheriff's.
- A municipal officer in Scotland corresponding to an English alderman.
Where does bailie come from?
From Old French bailli (“land steward; officer of justice”).
Words that rhyme with bailie
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Words that sound like bailie
Questions about saying bailie
How do you pronounce bailie?
Say BAY-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪli/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bailie?
Bailie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say bailie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪli/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as bailie?
Bailie sounds the same as bailey, bally in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.