How to pronounce nailed
Say it like NAYLD. Nailed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAYLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nailed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of nailed
American and British speakers say nailed in essentially the same way: /neɪld/ in the US and /neɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAYLD.
What does nailed mean?
- simple past and past participle of nail How to pronounce nail
- Having nails (of a specified kind).“a red-nailed finger”
Words that rhyme with nailed
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Questions about saying nailed
How do you pronounce nailed?
Say NAYLD. The American pronunciation is /neɪld/. In British English it is /neɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nailed?
Nailed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAYLD.
Do Americans and Brits say nailed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /neɪld/ and the British form is /neɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.