The word "Baldrie" is a Scottish term that refers to a bundle of straw or hay. Its spelling can be a bit confusing, but it is pronounced /bælˈdri/. The first syllable "bal" rhymes with "pal," and the second syllable "drie" is pronounced like "tree." The "a" in the first syllable sounds like the short "a" in "cat." The "e" at the end is silent. In some dialects, the word can be pronounced as "bawdrie" with a longer "a" sound in the first syllable.