How to Pronounce Breed

To pronounce "breed", say BREED — one syllable, IPA /bɹiːd/. 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

/bɹiːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “breed”

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

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

What does breed mean?

noun

  1. All animals or plants of the same species or subspecies.

    “a breed of animal”

  2. A race or lineage; offspring or issue.

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 breed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accedeconcedeimpedecedeleadheedprecedeneedseedsupersedesucceedgreed

Related words

engenderspawncovervarietystrainmultiplyhalf-breedstock

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breed"?▾

"Breed" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "breed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "breed" is /bɹiːd/.

What does "breed" mean?▾

Breed: All animals or plants of the same species or subspecies.

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