How to pronounce paired
Say it like PAIRD. Paired is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PAIRD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAIRDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of paired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAIRD.
What does paired mean?
- occurring in pairs or as a pair“paired fangs”“paired gloves”
- of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem“opposite leaves”
- mated sexually
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Words that rhyme with paired
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Questions about saying paired
How do you pronounce paired?
Say PAIRD. The American pronunciation is /pɛrd/. In British English it is /pɛəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paired?
Paired is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAIRD.
Is paired pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɛəd/ (PAIRD).