To pronounce "flashed", say FLASH-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /flæʃt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/flæʃt/
IPA
"flashed" has 2 syllables: flash-ed. It rhymes with abashed and unabashed, if that helps it stick.
verb
“He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise.”
“The light flashed on and off.”
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"Flashed" has 2 syllables: flash · ed.
The IPA transcription of "flashed" is /flæʃt/.
Flashed: To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.
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