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