How to pronounce laird
Say it like LAIRD. Laird is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAIRD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laird pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAIRDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of laird
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAIRD.
What does laird mean?
- An aristocrat, particularly in Scottish contexts and in reference to the chiefs of the Scottish clans.
- A landowner, particularly in Scottish contexts.
- Chiefly as laird it over: to behave like a laird, particularly to act haughtily or to domineer; to lord (it over).
Where does laird come from?
The noun is borrowed from Scots laird, from northern or Scottish Middle English lard, laverd, a variant of lord.
Words that rhyme with laird
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of laird.
Questions about saying laird
How do you pronounce laird?
Say LAIRD. The American pronunciation is /lɛrd/. In British English it is /lɛəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laird?
Laird is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAIRD.
Is laird pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /lɛəd/ (LAIRD).