How to Pronounce Splayed

To pronounce "splayed", say SPLAY-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /spleɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/spleɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “splayed”

"splayed" has 2 syllables: splay-ed. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does splayed mean?

verb

To spread; spread out.
To dislocate, as a shoulder bone.

adjective

Of a door or a window: bevelled so as to be larger on one side of the wall than on the other.
“a splayed door frame”

Synonyms

broaden display spread spread out widen dislocate slant slope

Words that rhyme with splayed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayed accolade renegade cascade staid charade jade escapade retrograde palisade evade pervade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "splayed"?▾

"Splayed" has 2 syllables: splay · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "splayed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "splayed" is /spleɪd/.

What does "splayed" mean?▾

Splayed: To spread; spread out.

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