How to Pronounce Signed

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/saɪnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “signed”

"signed" has 2 syllables: sign-ed. It rhymes with refined and kind, if that helps it stick.

What does signed mean?

verb

  1. To make a mark
  2. To make the sign of the cross

adjective

  1. Having a signature; endorsed.

    “The signed check could be cashed.”

  2. Having both positive and negative varieties.

    “It wasn't until they tried to subtract 3 from 1 that the elementary school students realized they needed signed numbers.”

Antonyms

unsigned

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Words that rhyme with signed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

refinedkindconfinedopinedinclinedmindunrefinedintertwinedgrindstreamlinedmalignedentwined

Related words

communicatorygesturalcommunicativeautographedsign-languagesubscribedundersignedsignatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "signed"?▾

"Signed" has 2 syllables: sign · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "signed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "signed" is /saɪnd/.

What does "signed" mean?▾

Signed: To make a mark

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