How to pronounce ivied
Say it like EYE-veed. Ivied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- veed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ivied pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- veedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ivied
American and British speakers say ivied in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪvid/ in the US and /ˈaɪvid/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-veed.
What does ivied mean?
- Overgrown with ivy or another climbing plant.
Where does ivied come from?
From ivy + -ed.
Questions about saying ivied
How do you pronounce ivied?
Say EYE-veed. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪvid/. In British English it is /ˈaɪvid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ivied?
Ivied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · veed.
Do Americans and Brits say ivied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪvid/ and the British form is /ˈaɪvid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.