How to Pronounce Fixed

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/fɪkst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fixed”

"fixed" has 2 syllables: fix-ed. It rhymes with affixed and transfixed, if that helps it stick.

What does fixed mean?

verb

  1. To pierce; now generally replaced by transfix.
  2. To attach; to affix; to hold in place or at a particular time.

    “A dab of chewing gum will fix your note to the bulletin board.”

adjective

  1. Not changing, not able to be changed, staying the same.

    “Every religion has its own fixed ideas.”

  2. Stationary.

Synonyms

joinput togetherunitedoctorrigpatchput to rightsrectifyimmobilestable

Antonyms

changemovemobile

Words that rhyme with fixed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affixedtransfixedmixednixedintermixedunmixedmixtebetwixtblixtsixed

Related words

unchangeableunadjustableimmobilenonmovingunmovingstationaryrigidsteady

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fixed"?▾

"Fixed" has 2 syllables: fix · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "fixed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fixed" is /fɪkst/.

What does "fixed" mean?▾

Fixed: To pierce; now generally replaced by transfix.

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