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How to pronounce:
bay
Definition:
(nou) an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf (nou) the sound of a hound on the scent (nou) small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors (nou) a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital (nou) a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose (nou) a small recess opening off a larger room (nou) a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color
Phonetic Transcription:
beɪ
Examples:
The area of the bay is and maximum depth of the bay is approximately.
The opposite shore of the bay is the west coast of the Langness Peninsula.
The bay takes its name from the three sea cliffs that jut out into the bay.
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Common mistakes of bay pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "bay" with a short vowel sound like in "bat." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /beɪ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel sound.
- Ignoring the diphthong: Many speakers overlook the diphthong in "bay," pronouncing it as a single vowel sound. The correct IPA is /beɪ/, which combines two sounds. Tip: Practice by saying "ay" as in "say" to master the sound.
- Overemphasizing the "b": Some learners stress the initial "b" too much, making it sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation is /beɪ/ with a balanced emphasis. Tip: Keep the "b" soft and fluid, leading into the vowel sound.
- Confusing with "bye": A common mistake is mixing up "bay" with "bye," which has a different pronunciation. "Bye" is pronounced /baɪ/. Tip: Remember that "bay" has a longer vowel sound that glides, while "bye" is more abrupt.
- Adding an unnecessary schwa: Some speakers insert a schwa sound before "bay," pronouncing it as "buh-bay." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is simply /beɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "bay" smoothly without any extra sounds.