How do you pronounce "staid"?

In American English: /ˈsteɪd/ (STAYD). In British English: /stˈeɪd/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈsteɪd/ (STAYD). In Australian English: /stˈeɪd/ (ST).

Is "staid" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsteɪd/ (STAYD), while in British English it's /stˈeɪd/ (ST).

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staid

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/ˈsteɪd/

STAYD

Syllable Breakdown

steɪdstaid

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