How to pronounce baillie
Say it like BAY-lee. Baillie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baillie 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 baillie
American and British speakers say baillie in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪli/ in the US and /ˈbeɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-lee.
What does baillie mean?
- The equivalent of alderman in some Scottish cities.
Words that rhyme with baillie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of baillie.
Words that sound like baillie
Questions about saying baillie
How do you pronounce baillie?
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 baillie?
Baillie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say baillie 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 baillie?
Baillie sounds the same as bailey, bally in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.