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