How to pronounce ailed
Say it like AYLD. Ailed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AYLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ailed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ailed
American and British speakers say ailed in essentially the same way: /eɪld/ in the US and /eɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYLD.
What does ailed mean?
- simple past and past participle of ail How to pronounce ail
Words that rhyme with ailed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ailed.
Questions about saying ailed
How do you pronounce ailed?
Say AYLD. The American pronunciation is /eɪld/. In British English it is /eɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ailed?
Ailed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AYLD.
Do Americans and Brits say ailed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪld/ and the British form is /eɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.