How to Pronounce "bail out"
expression
ˈbeɪɫ/ /ˈaʊt
BAYL-owt
bˈeɪl/ /ˈaʊt
BAYL-owt
Definition
To help someone or something out of a difficult situation, especially by giving money or support. It can also literally mean to remove water from a boat, but is commonly used for financial or personal rescue.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbeɪɫ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
bˈeɪl/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAYL-owt
UK
BAYL-owt
Listen in Context
The government decided to bail out the failing company.
Can you bail out your brother if he can't pay the rent?
We need to bail out the boat before it sinks.
My parents had to bail me out when I lost my job last year.