How to pronounce haybale
Say it like HAY-bayl. Haybale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- bayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haybale pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- baylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of haybale
American and British speakers say haybale in essentially the same way: /ˈheɪˌbeɪl/ in the US and /ˈheɪˌbeɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAY-bayl.
What does haybale mean?
- A bale of hay.
Where does haybale come from?
From hay + bale.
Questions about saying haybale
How do you pronounce haybale?
Say HAY-bayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪˌbeɪl/. In British English it is /ˈheɪˌbeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haybale?
Haybale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · bayl.
Do Americans and Brits say haybale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈheɪˌbeɪl/ and the British form is /ˈheɪˌbeɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.