How to Pronounce Painted

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpeɪntɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “painted”

"painted" has 2 syllables: paint-ed. It rhymes with acquainted and tainted, if that helps it stick.

What does painted mean?

verb

  1. To apply paint to.
  2. To apply in the manner that paint is applied.

adjective

  1. Coated with paint.
  2. Depicted in paint.

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Words that rhyme with painted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

acquaintedtaintedsaintedcanidfaintedrepainteduntaintedunpaintedmanidfeintedfingerpainted

Related words

varnishedcoloredcolorfulcolouredvaricolouredmulticolouredparticoloredmulticolor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "painted"?▾

"Painted" has 2 syllables: paint · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "painted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "painted" is /ˈpeɪntɪd/.

What does "painted" mean?▾

Painted: To apply paint to.

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