bail

/beɪl/

Syllables bail

Stress BAIL

Phonics Breakdown

b

/b/

b consonant

ail

/eɪl/

long ai

Meaning

money paid to release someone from jail; to jump out; to scoop out water

Sound Reference

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b=/b/(book) + ail=/eɪl/(mail, tail)

Example

He was released on bail after the hearing.