To pronounce "preyed", say PREY-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /pɹeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pɹeɪd/
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"preyed" has 2 syllables: prey-ed. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: prayed — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
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"Preyed" has 2 syllables: prey · ed.
The IPA transcription of "preyed" is /pɹeɪd/.
Preyed: To act as a predator.
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