How to pronounce obeyed
Say it like oh-BAYD. Obeyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYD).
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- oh
- BAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obeyed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of obeyed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-BAYD.
What does obeyed mean?
- simple past and past participle of obey How to pronounce obey
Words that rhyme with obeyed
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Questions about saying obeyed
How do you pronounce obeyed?
Say oh-BAYD. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈbeɪd/. In British English it is /əʊˈbeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obeyed?
Obeyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYD). Broken into parts: oh · BAYD.
Is obeyed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əʊˈbeɪd/ (oh-BAYD).