To pronounce "messed-up", say MESS-ed-up — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MESS-ed-up
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"messed-up" has 3 syllables: mess-ed-up.
"Messed-up" has 3 syllables: mess · ed · up.
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