How to Pronounce "bails"
word
ˈbeɪɫz
BAYLZ
bˈeɪlz
BAYLZ
Definition
'Bails' is the plural of 'bail'. It refers to amounts of money paid for someone's temporary release from jail. Informally, 'bails' (verb) also means leaves suddenly or escapes from a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbeɪɫz
British English
bˈeɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAYLZ
UK
BAYLZ
Listen in Context
Several bails were set for the suspects after their arrest.
He always bails when it's time to clean up.
The judge set high bails for the serious crimes.
Whenever things get awkward, she just bails without saying goodbye.