How to Pronounce Healed

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

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Syllables

Letters

/hiːld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “healed”

"healed" has 2 syllables: heal-ed. It rhymes with yield and field, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: heeled, heald — easy to mix up when writing.

What does healed mean?

verb

To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure.
“This bandage will heal your cut.”
To become better or healthy again.
“Bandages allow cuts to heal.”

verb

To hide, conceal, and keep secret, especially for a secret society (such as the masons).
(now especially in the phrase "hele in") To cover or conceal (a seedling, plant, roots, etc).

Synonyms

get better recover cure make whole

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Words that rhyme with healed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

yield field shield concealed sealed revealed congealed unconcealed squealed peeled infield battlefield

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "healed"?▾

"Healed" has 2 syllables: heal · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "healed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "healed" is /hiːld/.

What does "healed" mean?▾

Healed: To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure.

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