How to Pronounce Bled

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

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/ˈbled/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bled”

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

What does bled mean?

verb

  1. (of a person or animal) To lose blood through an injured blood vessel.

    “If her nose bleeds, try to use ice.”

  2. To let or draw blood from.

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Words that rhyme with bled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

victimizedranblackmailedextortedmilkedpersecutedpurgedseeped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bled"?▾

"Bled" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bled" is /ˈbled/.

What does "bled" mean?▾

Bled: (of a person or animal) To lose blood through an injured blood vessel.

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