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