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