How to pronounce inlaid
Say it like IN-layd. Inlaid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- layd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inlaid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- laydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of inlaid
American and British speakers say inlaid in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌleɪd/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌleɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-layd.
What does inlaid mean?
- simple past and past participle of inlay How to pronounce inlay
- Set into a surface in a decorative pattern.
- Having an inset decorative pattern.
Questions about saying inlaid
How do you pronounce inlaid?
Say IN-layd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌleɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌleɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inlaid?
Inlaid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · layd.
Do Americans and Brits say inlaid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌleɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌleɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.