To pronounce "primed", say PRIM-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /pɹaɪmd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pɹaɪmd/
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"primed" has 2 syllables: prim-ed. It rhymes with chimed and timed, if that helps it stick.
verb
“You'll have to press this button twice to prime the fuel pump.”
“I need to prime these handrails before we can apply the finish coat.”
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Primed" has 2 syllables: prim · ed.
The IPA transcription of "primed" is /pɹaɪmd/.
Primed: To prepare a mechanism for its main work.
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