How to Pronounce Improved

To pronounce "improved", say IMPR-ov-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈpɹuːvd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪmˈpɹuːvd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “improved”

"improved" has 3 syllables: impr-ov-ed. It rhymes with moved and approved, if that helps it stick.

What does improved mean?

verb

  1. To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

    “Buying more servers would improve performance.”

  2. To become better.

    “I have improved since taking the tablets.”

adjective

  1. That has been made better; enhanced.

Synonyms

amelioratebattenbetterenhance

Antonyms

deteriorateworsen

Words that rhyme with improved

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

movedapprovedremovedprovedunmoveddisprovedunimproveddisapprovedunapprovedgroovedunprovedhooved

Related words

reinforcedbettergradedevelopedbuiltgradedgraveledcleared

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "improved"?▾

"Improved" has 3 syllables: impr · ov · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "improved"?▾

The IPA transcription of "improved" is /ɪmˈpɹuːvd/.

What does "improved" mean?▾

Improved: To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

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