How to Pronounce Mislaid

To pronounce "mislaid", say MISL-aid — 2 syllables, IPA /mɪsˈleɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

mislaid

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/mɪsˈleɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mislaid”

"mislaid" has 2 syllables: misl-aid. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does mislaid mean?

adjective

  1. Cannot be currently found, put in an obscure place, lost - often temporarily.

verb

  1. To leave or lay something in the wrong place and then forget where one put it.

Synonyms

misplace

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Words that rhyme with mislaid

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dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

misplacedlostdistracteddeludedstrandedmislodgedstraymisstowed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mislaid"?▾

"Mislaid" has 2 syllables: misl · aid.

What is the IPA transcription of "mislaid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mislaid" is /mɪsˈleɪd/.

What does "mislaid" mean?▾

Mislaid: Cannot be currently found, put in an obscure place, lost - often temporarily.

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