How to Pronounce "laid"
word
/ˈɫeɪd/
layd
/lˈeɪd/
layd
Definition
'Laid' is the past tense and past participle of 'lay'. It means put something down carefully in a place, or for birds, produce eggs.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫeɪd/
British English
/lˈeɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
layd
UK
layd
Listen in Context
She laid the keys on the table.
The hen laid three eggs this morning.
He laid the baby on the bed gently.
I laid everything out last night so I wouldn't be late today.