How to Pronounce Bred

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɹɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bred”

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

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

What does bred mean?

verb

  1. To produce offspring sexually; to bear young.
  2. To give birth to; to be the native place of.

    “a pond breeds fish; a northern country breeds stout men”

Synonyms

bring upraiserear

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Words that rhyme with bred

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

borncreatedcrossedcultivatedculturededucatedelevatedengendered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bred"?▾

"Bred" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bred"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bred" is /bɹɛd/.

What does "bred" mean?▾

Bred: To produce offspring sexually; to bear young.

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