How to pronounce bailor
Say it like BAY-ler. Bailor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bailor 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 bailor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAY-luh.
What does bailor mean?
- One who bails property; one who places property in the hands of another (called a bailee) for safekeeping.
Where does bailor come from?
From bail + -or.
Words that rhyme with bailor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bailor.
Questions about saying bailor
How do you pronounce bailor?
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 bailor?
Bailor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · ler.
Is bailor 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).