How to Pronounce Cared

To pronounce "cared", say CAR-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /kɛəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kɛəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cared”

"cared" has 2 syllables: car-ed. It rhymes with declared and impaired, if that helps it stick.

What does cared mean?

verb

  1. To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).

    “"She doesn't care what you think." "I don't care, I'm still going."”

  2. (polite) To want, to desire; to like; to be inclined towards.

    “I don't care to hear your opinion.”

Words that rhyme with cared

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

declaredimpairedglaredstaredscaredpreparedsharedensnaredflareddespairedsquaredaired

Related words

accommodatedaddressedallowedassistedassumedattendedbornecomplied

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cared"?▾

"Cared" has 2 syllables: car · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "cared"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cared" is /kɛəd/.

What does "cared" mean?▾

Cared: To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).

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