How to Pronounce Shaped

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ʃeɪpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shaped”

"shaped" has 2 syllables: shap-ed. It rhymes with draped and raped, if that helps it stick.

What does shaped mean?

verb

  1. To create or make.

    “Earth was shapen by God for God's folk.”

  2. To give something a shape and definition.

    “Shape the dough into a pretzel.   For my art project, I plan to shape my clay lump into a bowl.”

adjective

  1. Having been given a shape, especially a curved shape.

    “The shaped sides of the wardrobe give it a more attractive appearance.”

  2. (in compound terms) Having a particular shape (sharing the appearance of something in space, especially its outline – often a basic geometric two-dimensional figure)

Synonyms

formmold-formshapen

Words that rhyme with shaped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

drapedrapedgapedscrapedescapedreshapedwapedtapedcapedvideotapedeggshapedlandscaped

Related words

wroughtformedmoldedformtransformedorientedmarkedtagged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shaped"?▾

"Shaped" has 2 syllables: shap · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "shaped"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shaped" is /ʃeɪpt/.

What does "shaped" mean?▾

Shaped: To create or make.

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