How to Pronounce Bearded

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɪədəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bearded”

"bearded" has 2 syllables: beard-ed.

What does bearded mean?

verb

  1. To grow hair on the chin and jaw.
  2. To boldly and bravely oppose or confront, often to the chagrin of the one being bearded.

    “Robin Hood is always shown as bearding the Sheriff of Nottingham.”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bearded"?▾

"Bearded" has 2 syllables: beard · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "bearded"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bearded" is /ˈbɪədəd/.

What does "bearded" mean?▾

Bearded: To grow hair on the chin and jaw.

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