How to pronounce baize
Say it like BAYZ. Baize is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- BAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of baize
American and British speakers say baize in essentially the same way: /beɪz/ in the US and /beɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAYZ.
What does baize mean?
- A thick, soft, usually woolen cloth resembling felt; often colored green and used for coverings on card tables, billiard and snooker tables, etc.
- A coarse woolen material with a long nap; usually dyed in plain colors.
- To cover or line with baize.
Where does baize come from?
From French baies, feminine plural of adjective bai (“bay-colored”) mistaken as a singular noun.
Words that rhyme with baize
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Words that sound like baize
Questions about saying baize
How do you pronounce baize?
Say BAYZ. The American pronunciation is /beɪz/. In British English it is /beɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baize?
Baize is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say baize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /beɪz/ and the British form is /beɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as baize?
Baize sounds the same as Bayes, bays, bay's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.