How to Pronounce Bed

To pronounce "bed", say BED — one syllable, IPA /bed/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “bed”

"bed" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does bed mean?

noun

  1. A piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep.

    “My cat often sleeps on my bed. I keep a glass of water next to my bed when I sleep.”

  2. A place, or flat surface or layer, on which something else rests or is laid.

    “The meats and cheeses lay on a bed of lettuce.”

verb

  1. Senses relating to a bed as a place for resting or sleeping.
  2. Senses relating to a bed as a place or layer on which something else rests or is laid.

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Words that rhyme with bed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

seamscrewbottomhumpbonkbang

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bed"?▾

"Bed" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bed" is /bed/.

What does "bed" mean?▾

Bed: A piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep.

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