How to Pronounce Blessed

To pronounce "blessed", say BLESS-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BLESS-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “blessed”

"blessed" has 2 syllables: bless-ed. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

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

What does blessed mean?

verb

  1. To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.
  2. To make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify.

adjective

  1. Having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing.
  2. A title indicating the beatification of a person, thus allowing public veneration of those who have lived in sanctity or died as martyrs.

Synonyms

hallowedholysacredreveredveneratedworshipedworshipped

Antonyms

unblesscondemncursecondemnedcurseddamnedprofaneunhallowed

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Words that rhyme with blessed

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manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrestchestarrestbequestrequest

Related words

holysavedgloriousfavoredinfernalfortunatebeatifiedendowed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blessed"?▾

"Blessed" has 2 syllables: bless · ed.

What does "blessed" mean?▾

Blessed: To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.

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