How to pronounce meed
Say it like MEED. Meed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of meed
American and British speakers say meed in essentially the same way: /mid/ in the US and /miːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEED.
What does meed mean?
- A gift; bribe.
- Merit; worth.
- To reward; bribe.
- To deserve; merit.
Words that rhyme with meed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of meed.
Words that sound like meed
Questions about saying meed
How do you pronounce meed?
Say MEED. The American pronunciation is /mid/. In British English it is /miːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meed?
Meed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MEED.
Do Americans and Brits say meed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mid/ and the British form is /miːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as meed?
Meed sounds the same as mead in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.