How to pronounce paved
Say it like PAYVD. Paved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PAYVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of paved
American and British speakers say paved in essentially the same way: /peɪvd/ in the US and /peɪvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAYVD.
What does paved mean?
- covered with a firm surface
Where does paved come from?
From Middle English paved, ypavyd, equivalent to pave + -ed.
Words that rhyme with paved
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paved.
Questions about saying paved
How do you pronounce paved?
Say PAYVD. The American pronunciation is /peɪvd/. In British English it is /peɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paved?
Paved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAYVD.
Do Americans and Brits say paved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /peɪvd/ and the British form is /peɪvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.