How to pronounce baitly
Say it like BAYT-lee. Baitly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAYT).
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- BAYT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baitly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYTSay 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 baitly
American and British speakers say baitly in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪtli/ in the US and /ˈbeɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAYT-lee.
What does baitly mean?
- Blatantly; clearly; obviously.
Where does baitly come from?
From bait (“obvious”, adjective) + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with baitly
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Questions about saying baitly
How do you pronounce baitly?
Say BAYT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪtli/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baitly?
Baitly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAYT). Broken into parts: BAYT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say baitly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪtli/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.