How to Pronounce Paved

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/peɪvd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “paved”

"paved" has 2 syllables: pav-ed. It rhymes with depraved and engraved, if that helps it stick.

What does paved mean?

verb

  1. To cover something with paving slabs.
  2. To cover with stone, concrete, blacktop or other solid covering, especially to aid travel.

adjective

  1. Covered in pavement; having a hard surface, as of concrete or asphalt.
  2. Laid out or made, as intentions, desires, plans, etc.

    “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.”

Synonyms

paven

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Words that rhyme with paved

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

depravedengravedsavedwavedenslavedbehavedshavedcravedgravedravedwaivedcaved

Related words

macadamtarmactarmacadambrickcobblestonecobblestonedasphaltsealed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paved"?▾

"Paved" has 2 syllables: pav · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "paved"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paved" is /peɪvd/.

What does "paved" mean?▾

Paved: To cover something with paving slabs.

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