How to Pronounce "bait"
word
/ˈbeɪt/
bayt
/bˈeɪt/
bayt
Definition
Bait is food or another thing used to attract fish, animals, or insects so they can be caught. It can also mean something used to tempt a person into doing something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbeɪt/
British English
/bˈeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bayt
UK
bayt
Listen in Context
We put worms on the hook as bait.
The cheese was bait for the mouse trap.
The fish would not touch the bait.
He was clearly trying to make me angry, but I didn't take the bait.