How to pronounce reeds
Say it like REEDZ. Reeds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REEDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reeds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REEDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reeds
American and British speakers say reeds in essentially the same way: /ridz/ in the US and /riːdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REEDZ.
What does reeds mean?
- plural of reed How to pronounce reed
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reed How to pronounce reed
Words that rhyme with reeds
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reeds.
Questions about saying reeds
How do you pronounce reeds?
Say REEDZ. The American pronunciation is /ridz/. In British English it is /riːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reeds?
Reeds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REEDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say reeds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ridz/ and the British form is /riːdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.