Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'bye

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.39 in modern English

Syllables: 'bye
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Goodbye: used when the speaker or addressee is departing.

Informal

Example Sentences

"Sure. Okay, ’bye. — ‘Bye."

Etymology

Abbreviation of goodbye.

Usage

Informal

Questions

What does 'bye mean?: Goodbye: used when the speaker or addressee is departing.
Where does 'bye come from?: Abbreviation of goodbye.

How to pronounce 'bye

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