How to pronounce pared
Say it like PAIRD. Pared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PAIRD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pared 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 pared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAIRD.
What does pared mean?
- simple past and past participle of pare How to pronounce pare
Words that rhyme with pared
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Words that sound like pared
Questions about saying pared
How do you pronounce pared?
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 pared?
Pared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAIRD.
Is pared 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).
What words sound the same as pared?
Pared sounds the same as paired in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.