How to pronounce fed
Say it like FED. Fed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fed
American and British speakers say fed in essentially the same way: /fɛd/ in the US and /fɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FED.
What does fed mean?
- A police officer.
- The federal government of the nation one resides in.“Salmon were becoming scarce in the river until the feds stepped in.”
- A federation in which powerlifters organize to compete.
- simple past and past participle of feed How to pronounce feed
Where does fed come from?
Clipping of federal.
Words that rhyme with fed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fed.
Questions about saying fed
How do you pronounce fed?
Say FED. The American pronunciation is /fɛd/. In British English it is /fɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fed?
Fed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FED.
Do Americans and Brits say fed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɛd/ and the British form is /fɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.