How to pronounce aimed
Say it like AYMD. Aimed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AYMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aimed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of aimed
American and British speakers say aimed in essentially the same way: /eɪmd/ in the US and /eɪmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYMD.
What does aimed mean?
Words that rhyme with aimed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aimed.
Questions about saying aimed
How do you pronounce aimed?
Say AYMD. The American pronunciation is /eɪmd/. In British English it is /eɪmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aimed?
Aimed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AYMD.
Do Americans and Brits say aimed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪmd/ and the British form is /eɪmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.