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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.