English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
Laid Pronunciation
Laid is pronounced LAYD, IPA /ˈleɪd/.
LAYD
US /ˈleɪd/ · UK /ˈleɪd/
Syllables: LAYD (1 syllable)
verb (past tense and past participle of lay): Put something down in a careful or flat position.
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Laid in a Sentence
- She laid the baby in the cot.
- They laid the carpet on Tuesday.
- He laid his cards face up on the table.
Common Mispronunciations of Laid
Not LAY-id
One beat only, with the d pressed straight onto the vowel.
Not LAYT
The close keeps its voice. Hardened to a t the word becomes late, which is a different part of speech altogether.
Tip: Laid, paid and said are the three everyday verbs that swap ay for ai in the past, and only said also changes its vowel.
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