How to pronounce deed
Say it like DEED. Deed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- DEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deed
American and British speakers say deed in essentially the same way: /did/ in the US and /diːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEED.
What does deed mean?
- An action or act; something that is done.“One small deed can have one strong effect or more.”
- A brave or noteworthy action; a feat or exploit.
- Action or fact, as opposed to rhetoric or deliberation.“I have fulfilled my promise in word and in deed.”
- To transfer real property by deed.“He deeded over the mineral rights to some fellas from Denver.”
Where does deed come from?
Cognate with West Frisian died, Dutch daad (“deed, act”), German Low German Daad, German Tat (“deed, action”), Swedish, Norwegian and Danish dåd (“act, action”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with deed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deed.
Words that sound like deed
- dede
Questions about saying deed
How do you pronounce deed?
Say DEED. The American pronunciation is /did/. In British English it is /diːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deed?
Deed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEED.
Do Americans and Brits say deed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /did/ and the British form is /diːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as deed?
Deed sounds the same as dede in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.