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