The word "Bailby" is spelled using the letter combinations /b/ and /eɪ/ for the initial syllable, followed by /l/ and the diphthong /aɪ/. The final syllable consists of the sound /b/ and the vowel /i/. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled as /beɪlbaɪ/ or /beɪlbi/, depending on the pronunciation of the final syllable. The spelling of Bailby may be confusing for some people due to the unconventional use of the two letter (b) sounds at the beginning and end of the word.