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How to pronounce bay
Say it like this: /ˈbeɪ̯/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does bay mean?
nounA body of water (especially the sea) contained by a concave shoreline.
“This hotel has a great view across the bay.”
A bank or dam to keep back water.
verbTo howl.
“The hounds at nearer distance hoarsely bay'd.”
To bark at; hence, to follow with barking; to bring or drive to bay.
“to bay the bear”
To pursue noisily, like a pack of hounds.
adjOf a reddish-brown colour with a black mane and tail.
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