How to Pronounce "laid up"
expression
ˈɫeɪd/ /ˈəp
LAYD-UP
lˈeɪd/ /ˈʌp
LAYD-UP
Definition
If someone is "laid up," they are forced to stay in bed or rest, usually because of illness or injury.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪd/ /ˈəp
British English
lˈeɪd/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAYD-UP
UK
LAYD-UP
Listen in Context
He was laid up with the flu for a week.
My grandmother is laid up after her surgery.
Jake got laid up when he broke his leg.
I was laid up all weekend with a terrible cold; I didn't leave my bed.