How to Pronounce Plaid

To pronounce "plaid", say PLAID — one syllable, IPA /plad/. 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

/plad/

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💡 Tip for remembering “plaid”

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

What does plaid mean?

noun

  1. A type of twilled woollen cloth, often with a tartan or chequered pattern.
  2. A length of such material used as a piece of clothing, formerly worn in the Scottish Highlands and other parts of northern Britain and remaining as an item of ceremonial dress worn by members of Scottish pipe bands.

adjective

  1. Having a pattern or colors which resemble a Scottish tartan; checkered or marked with bars or stripes at right angles to one another.

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Words that rhyme with plaid

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sadbadcadcomrademadcladironcladgladdyadpadaddgad

Related words

tartanbeltedscotscottishscotsplayedplaidensett

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plaid"?▾

"Plaid" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "plaid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plaid" is /plad/.

What does "plaid" mean?▾

Plaid: A type of twilled woollen cloth, often with a tartan or chequered pattern.

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