How to pronounce ebbed
Say it like EB-ud. Ebbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EB).
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- EB
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ebbed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ebbed
American and British speakers say ebbed in essentially the same way: /ˈɛbəd/ in the US and /ˈɛbəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: EB-ud.
What does ebbed mean?
- Having receded, or reduced in amount, intensity, or importance; diminished.
- simple past and past participle of ebb How to pronounce ebb
Questions about saying ebbed
How do you pronounce ebbed?
Say EB-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛbəd/. In British English it is /ˈɛbəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ebbed?
Ebbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EB). Broken into parts: EB · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say ebbed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛbəd/ and the British form is /ˈɛbəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.