How to Pronounce Awed

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ɔːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “awed”

"awed" has 2 syllables: aw-ed. It rhymes with broad and plod, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: aud — easy to mix up when writing.

What does awed mean?

verb

  1. To inspire fear and reverence in.
  2. To control by inspiring dread.

adjective

  1. Filled with awe.
  2. Having or showing awe.

Synonyms

enthralenthralloverwhelmawestrickenawestruckthunderstruck

Words that rhyme with awed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

broadplodfacadecodbawdfraudsquadprodroughshodesplanadenododd

Related words

awestrickenawestruckawfulreverentoverawedthunderstruckdumbfoundedfloored

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "awed"?▾

"Awed" has 2 syllables: aw · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "awed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "awed" is /ɔːd/.

What does "awed" mean?▾

Awed: To inspire fear and reverence in.

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