How to pronounce bailiffs
Say it like BAY-lufs. Bailiffs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- lufs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bailiffs 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.
- lufsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bailiffs
American and British speakers say bailiffs in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪləfs/ in the US and /ˈbeɪləfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-lufs.
What does bailiffs mean?
- plural of bailiff How to pronounce bailiff
Questions about saying bailiffs
How do you pronounce bailiffs?
Say BAY-lufs. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪləfs/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪləfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bailiffs?
Bailiffs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · lufs.
Do Americans and Brits say bailiffs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪləfs/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪləfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.