How to Pronounce "waylaid"
word
ˈweɪˌɫeɪd
WAY-layd
wˈeɪleɪd
WAY-layd
Definition
To stop someone unexpectedly, usually to attack, rob, or delay them as they are going somewhere.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪˌɫeɪd
British English
wˈeɪleɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAY-layd
UK
WAY-layd
Listen in Context
The traveler was waylaid by thieves on the road.
He was waylaid and could not reach the meeting on time.
The messenger was waylaid on his journey.
I got waylaid by a neighbor and ended up chatting for half an hour.