How to pronounce heeded
Say it like HEE-dud. Heeded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heeded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heeded
American and British speakers say heeded in essentially the same way: /ˈhidəd/ in the US and /ˈhiːdəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEE-dud.
What does heeded mean?
- simple past and past participle of heed How to pronounce heed
Words that rhyme with heeded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heeded.
Questions about saying heeded
How do you pronounce heeded?
Say HEE-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈhidəd/. In British English it is /ˈhiːdəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heeded?
Heeded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say heeded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhidəd/ and the British form is /ˈhiːdəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.