How to pronounce moved
Say it like MOOVD. Moved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOOVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOOVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of moved
American and British speakers say moved in essentially the same way: /muvd/ in the US and /muːvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOOVD.
What does moved mean?
- being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion“too moved to speak”“very touched by the stranger's kindness”
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Words that rhyme with moved
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Questions about saying moved
How do you pronounce moved?
Say MOOVD. The American pronunciation is /muvd/. In British English it is /muːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moved?
Moved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOOVD.
Do Americans and Brits say moved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /muvd/ and the British form is /muːvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.