How to Pronounce Killed

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kɪld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “killed”

"killed" has 2 syllables: kill-ed. It rhymes with thrilled and skilled, if that helps it stick.

What does killed mean?

verb

  1. To put to death; to extinguish the life of.

    “Smoking kills more people each year than alcohol and drugs combined.”

  2. To render inoperative.

    “He killed the engine and turned off the headlights, but remained in the car, waiting.”

adjective

  1. (of steel) deoxidized

Synonyms

annihilateassassinatebump offdispatchiceknock offliquidatemurder

Words that rhyme with killed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrilledskilledbuildunskilledfulfilledgildfilledinstilledchilledmilledgrilledunfilled

Related words

obliteratedowndefeat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "killed"?▾

"Killed" has 2 syllables: kill · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "killed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "killed" is /kɪld/.

What does "killed" mean?▾

Killed: To put to death; to extinguish the life of.

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