The word "yayed" is an irregular variant of the past tense of the verb "yay". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced /jeɪd/, with the "ay" sound representing the diphthong /eɪ/. This pronunciation contrasts with the more typical regular past tense of "yay", which is spelled "yayed" and pronounced /jeɪdɪd/ with an added /ɪd/ sound. While "yayed" is not a commonly used word, it can be found in casual conversation and writing as an expression of enthusiasm or excitement.