How to pronounce sleeved
Say it like SLEEVD. Sleeved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLEEVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleeved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLEEVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sleeved
American and British speakers say sleeved in essentially the same way: /slivd/ in the US and /sliːvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLEEVD.
What does sleeved mean?
- Having sleeves.
- Made with or having sleeves.
- simple past and past participle of sleeve How to pronounce sleeve
Where does sleeved come from?
From Middle English *sleved, *isleved, from Old English ġeslīefed (“sleeved”), equivalent to sleeve + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with sleeved
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Questions about saying sleeved
How do you pronounce sleeved?
Say SLEEVD. The American pronunciation is /slivd/. In British English it is /sliːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleeved?
Sleeved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLEEVD.
Do Americans and Brits say sleeved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slivd/ and the British form is /sliːvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.