How to pronounce mislaid
Say it like mih-SLAYD. Mislaid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLAYD).
- mih
- SLAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mislaid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SLAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mislaid
American and British speakers say mislaid in essentially the same way: /mɪˈsleɪd/ in the US and /mɪˈsleɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SLAYD.
What does mislaid mean?
- That cannot be currently found, put in an obscure place, lost - often temporarily.
- simple past and past participle of mislay How to pronounce mislay
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Words that rhyme with mislaid
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Questions about saying mislaid
How do you pronounce mislaid?
Say mih-SLAYD. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsleɪd/. In British English it is /mɪˈsleɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mislaid?
Mislaid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLAYD). Broken into parts: mih · SLAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say mislaid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈsleɪd/ and the British form is /mɪˈsleɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.