How to Pronounce Dressed

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɹɛst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dressed”

"dressed" has 2 syllables: dress-ed. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

What does dressed mean?

verb

  1. To fit out with the necessary clothing; to clothe, put clothes on (something or someone).

    “He was dressed in the latest fashions.”

  2. To clothe oneself; to put on clothes.

    “I rose and dressed before daybreak.  It's very cold out. Dress warm.”

adjective

  1. Having been subjected to a preparatory process or treatment; treated, prepared.
  2. Prepared for eating, especially by the addition of specific condiments or dressing.

Synonyms

bandageclothedonget dresseddressedraimented

Antonyms

stripundressdisrobeget undressed

Words that rhyme with dressed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrestchestarrestbequestrequest

Related words

garmentedcladhabilimentedclothedrobedpolishedattiredtreated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dressed"?▾

"Dressed" has 2 syllables: dress · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "dressed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dressed" is /ˈdɹɛst/.

What does "dressed" mean?▾

Dressed: To fit out with the necessary clothing; to clothe, put clothes on (something or someone).

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