How to Pronounce "baiting"
word
ˈbeɪtɪŋ
BAY-ting
bˈeɪtɪŋ
BAY-ting
Definition
The act of placing food or something attractive to catch an animal or fish, or deliberately trying to make someone angry or react emotionally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbeɪtɪŋ
British English
bˈeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAY-ting
UK
BAY-ting
Listen in Context
The fisherman is baiting the hook with worms.
He was baiting the mouse trap with cheese.
The boys kept baiting their little sister until she cried.
He's just baiting you—don't rise to it.