How to Pronounce Laird

To pronounce "laird", say LAIRD — one syllable, IPA /lerd/. 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

/lerd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “laird”

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

What does laird mean?

noun

  1. The owner of a Scottish estate; a member of the landed gentry, a landowner.
  2. Often in the form Laird of, followed by a patronymic: a Scottish clan chief.

verb

  1. Chiefly as laird it over: to behave like a laird, particularly to act haughtily or to domineer; to lord (it over).

Words that rhyme with laird

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "laird"?▾

"Laird" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "laird"?▾

The IPA transcription of "laird" is /lerd/.

What does "laird" mean?▾

Laird: The owner of a Scottish estate; a member of the landed gentry, a landowner.

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