How to Pronounce Dyed

To pronounce "dyed", say DYED — one syllable, IPA /daɪd/. 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

/daɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dyed”

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

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

What does dyed mean?

verb

  1. To colour with dye, or as if with dye.

adjective

  1. Coloured or tinted with dye, or as though therewith.

Synonyms

shadestainstreaktint

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Words that rhyme with dyed

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abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

tintedcolorfastcoloredbleacheddyed-in-the-woolhennaedfastartificial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dyed"?▾

"Dyed" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dyed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dyed" is /daɪd/.

What does "dyed" mean?▾

Dyed: To colour with dye, or as if with dye.

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