How to Pronounce Dashed

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dæʃt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dashed”

"dashed" has 2 syllables: dash-ed. It rhymes with abashed and unabashed, if that helps it stick.

What does dashed mean?

verb

  1. To run quickly or for a short distance.

    “He dashed across the field.”

  2. To leave or depart.

    “I have to dash now. See you soon.”

adjective

  1. (of a line) Made up of short lines with small gaps between each one and the next.
  2. Damned.

    “It's a dashed shame that Tarquin failed all his A-levels — we were hoping to get him into Oxford.”

Synonyms

darnedbroken

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Words that rhyme with dashed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abashedunabashedslashedgashedsmashedcrashedmashedtrashedsplashedthrashedbashedlashed

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dashed"?▾

"Dashed" has 2 syllables: dash · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "dashed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dashed" is /dæʃt/.

What does "dashed" mean?▾

Dashed: To run quickly or for a short distance.

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