How to Pronounce Heeds

To pronounce "heeds", say HEEDS — one syllable, IPA /hiːdz/. 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

/hiːdz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “heeds”

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

What does heeds mean?

verb

  1. To guard, protect.
  2. To mind; to regard with care; to take notice of; to attend to; to observe.

Words that rhyme with heeds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concedesmisdeedsprecedesproceedsdeedsweedspedesbreedsfeedsimpedesrecedesbeads

Related words

attentivenessregardlistenmindbelievesconsidershearslistens

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heeds"?▾

"Heeds" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "heeds"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heeds" is /hiːdz/.

What does "heeds" mean?▾

Heeds: To guard, protect.

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