The spelling of the word "bail cubic" can be explained using the phonetic transcription of IPA as /beɪl ˈkjuːbɪk/. The first syllable, "bail," is pronounced with the long A sound as in "bake." The second syllable, "cubic," is pronounced with the long U sound as in "you" followed by the short I sound as in "sit." Together, the word refers to a type of measurement used to calculate the volume of a material in construction.