How to Pronounce Allayed

To pronounce "allayed", say ALL-ay-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

ALL-ay-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “allayed”

"allayed" has 3 syllables: all-ay-ed. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does allayed mean?

verb

  1. To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.

    “to allay popular excitement”

  2. To alleviate; to abate; to mitigate.

    “to allay the severity of affliction or the bitterness of adversity”

Synonyms

abatealleviateappeaseassuagecalmcomposequietsoothe

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Words that rhyme with allayed

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dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

assuagerelieveeasestillquenchslakeaddressedalleviated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "allayed"?▾

"Allayed" has 3 syllables: all · ay · ed.

What does "allayed" mean?▾

Allayed: To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.

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