How to Pronounce Fried

To pronounce "fried", say FRIED — one syllable, IPA /fɹaɪd/. 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

/fɹaɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fried”

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

Sounds exactly like: freed, frede, freid, friede — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fried mean?

adjective

  1. Cooked by frying.
  2. (specifically, of an egg) Fried with the yolk unbroken.

    “He always ate his eggs fried, never scrambled.”

verb

  1. A method of cooking food.
  2. To be affected by extreme heat or current.

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Words that rhyme with fried

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accedeconcedeabidestridesnideimpedecedechideleadderideheedprovide

Related words

cookeddeep-friedroastedtoastedbakedgrilledtoastmeatball

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fried"?▾

"Fried" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fried"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fried" is /fɹaɪd/.

What does "fried" mean?▾

Fried: Cooked by frying.

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