How to Pronounce Hailed

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/heɪld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hailed”

"hailed" has 2 syllables: hail-ed. It rhymes with veiled and wailed, if that helps it stick.

What does hailed mean?

verb

  1. Of hail, to fall from the sky.

    “They say it's going to hail tomorrow.”

  2. To send or release hail.

    “The cloud would hail down furiously within a few minutes.”

verb

  1. To greet; give salutation to; salute.
  2. To name; to designate; to call.

    “He was hailed as a hero.”

Words that rhyme with hailed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

veiledwailedunveiledassailedcurtailedimpaledentailedprevailednaledfailedrailedavailed

Related words

comeheraldacclaimacclaimedacknowledgedadvertisedannouncedapplauded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hailed"?▾

"Hailed" has 2 syllables: hail · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "hailed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hailed" is /heɪld/.

What does "hailed" mean?▾

Hailed: Of hail, to fall from the sky.

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