How to Pronounce Dreaded

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɹɛdɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dreaded”

"dreaded" has 2 syllables: dread-ed. It rhymes with spearheaded and hardheaded, if that helps it stick.

What does dreaded mean?

verb

  1. To fear greatly.
  2. To anticipate with fear.

    “I'm dreading getting the results of the test, as it could decide my whole life.”

adjective

  1. Causing fear, dread or terror.

    “I have got the dreaded flu.”

  2. Wearing dreadlocks.

Words that rhyme with dreaded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spearheadedhardheadedembeddedshreddedimbeddedweddedmuddleheadedheadedthreadedbeddedbeheadedunleaded

Related words

direfulterribledreadfulhorrificfearfulfearsomefrighteningalarming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dreaded"?▾

"Dreaded" has 2 syllables: dread · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "dreaded"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dreaded" is /ˈdɹɛdɪd/.

What does "dreaded" mean?▾

Dreaded: To fear greatly.

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