How to Pronounce "out on bail"
expression
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈbeɪɫ
OWT-on-BAYL
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /bˈeɪl
OWT-on-BAYL
Definition
Someone is 'out on bail' if they have been released from jail while waiting for their trial, after paying money or providing a guarantee to return to court.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈbeɪɫ
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /bˈeɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-on-BAYL
UK
OWT-on-BAYL
Listen in Context
He was released out on bail last night.
She is out on bail and waiting for her court date.
Many people cannot afford to be out on bail.
He got caught again while out on bail for another crime.