How to Pronounce Laid

To pronounce "laid", say LAID — one syllable, IPA /leɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/leɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “laid”

"laid" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lade — easy to mix up when writing.

What does laid mean?

adjective

  1. (of paper) Marked with parallel lines, as if ribbed, from wires in the mould.

verb

  1. To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.

    “A shower of rain lays the dust.”

  2. To cause to subside or abate.

verb

  1. To don or put on (tefillin (phylacteries)).

Synonyms

ascribeattributebecalmsettle downlie bylie withsleep with

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Words that rhyme with laid

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

setorderedarrangedraisedlistedattachedinstalledcontained

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "laid"?▾

"Laid" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "laid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "laid" is /leɪd/.

What does "laid" mean?▾

Laid: (of paper) Marked with parallel lines, as if ribbed, from wires in the mould.

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