To pronounce "jailed", say JAIL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /dʒeɪld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dʒeɪld/
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"jailed" has 2 syllables: jail-ed. It rhymes with veiled and wailed, if that helps it stick.
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"Jailed" has 2 syllables: jail · ed.
The IPA transcription of "jailed" is /dʒeɪld/.
Jailed: To imprison.
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