How to pronounce reeled
Say it like REELD. Reeled is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reeled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reeled
American and British speakers say reeled in essentially the same way: /rild/ in the US and /riːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: REELD.
What does reeled mean?
- simple past and past participle of reel How to pronounce reel
Words that rhyme with reeled
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Questions about saying reeled
How do you pronounce reeled?
Say REELD. The American pronunciation is /rild/. In British English it is /riːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reeled?
Reeled is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REELD.
Do Americans and Brits say reeled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rild/ and the British form is /riːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.