How to pronounce jailbait
Say it like JAYL-bayt. Jailbait has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAYL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce jailbait. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- JAYL
- bayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jailbait pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- baytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of jailbait
American and British speakers say jailbait in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒeɪlbeɪt/ in the US and /ˈdʒeɪlbeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAYL-bayt.
What does jailbait mean?
- A sexually mature person below, or appearing to be below, the legal age of consent, who is regarded, usually by an adult, as being sexually attractive and/or seductive.
Where does jailbait come from?
From jail + bait, from the fact that statutory rape can result, for the adult committing it, in incarceration.
Questions about saying jailbait
How do you pronounce jailbait?
Say JAYL-bayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒeɪlbeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒeɪlbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jailbait?
Jailbait has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAYL). Broken into parts: JAYL · bayt.
Do Americans and Brits say jailbait the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒeɪlbeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒeɪlbeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.