How to pronounce keyed
Say it like KEED. Keyed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keyed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of keyed
American and British speakers say keyed in essentially the same way: /kid/ in the US and /kiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEED.
What does keyed mean?
- simple past and past participle of key How to pronounce key
- Having a key, mated to a keyseat and/or keyway, to either control or prevent movement.
- Intoxicated by recreational or illegal drugs; drunk or high.
Where does keyed come from?
Most likely simply from the verb key; in slang perhaps connected to the "securing" action of a lock and key (compare e.g.
Words that rhyme with keyed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keyed.
Questions about saying keyed
How do you pronounce keyed?
Say KEED. The American pronunciation is /kid/. In British English it is /kiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keyed?
Keyed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KEED.
Do Americans and Brits say keyed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kid/ and the British form is /kiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.