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