How to Pronounce Ached

To pronounce "ached", say ACH-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /eɪkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/eɪkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ached”

"ached" has 2 syllables: ach-ed. It rhymes with slaked and raked, if that helps it stick.

What does ached mean?

verb

  1. To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.
  2. To cause someone or something to suffer pain.

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Words that rhyme with ached

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slakedrakedsnakedbakedwakedcakedstakedquakedflakedbrakedfakedmaked

Related words

hurtpinedyearnedsmartedthrobbedburnedstungpained

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ached"?▾

"Ached" has 2 syllables: ach · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "ached"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ached" is /eɪkt/.

What does "ached" mean?▾

Ached: To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.

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