How to Pronounce Moved

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/muːvd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “moved”

"moved" has 2 syllables: mov-ed. It rhymes with improved and approved, if that helps it stick.

What does moved mean?

verb

  1. To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

    “A ship moves rapidly.”

  2. To act; to take action; to begin to act

    “Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!”

adjective

  1. Emotionally affected; touched.

    “What happened to that girl in the film was so awful - I was extremely moved.”

Synonyms

actuateaffecttroubleagitateget movingstirimpel

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Words that rhyme with moved

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

improvedapprovedremovedprovedunmoveddisprovedunimproveddisapprovedunapprovedgroovedunprovedhooved

Related words

touchedaffectedenrapturedraptstirreddriveninspiredmotivated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "moved"?▾

"Moved" has 2 syllables: mov · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "moved"?▾

The IPA transcription of "moved" is /muːvd/.

What does "moved" mean?▾

Moved: To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

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