How to Pronounce Sled

To pronounce "sled", say SLED — one syllable, IPA /slɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/slɛd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sled”

"sled" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sledd — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sled mean?

noun

A small, light vehicle with runners, used recreationally, mostly by children, for sliding down snow-covered hills. (A "sled" in this sense is not pulled by an animal as a "sleigh" is.)
“The child zoomed down the hill on his sled.”
A vehicle on runners, used for conveying loads over the snow or ice. (contrast "sleigh", which is larger)
“"Mush!" he yelled at the dogs pulling the sled.”

verb

To ride a sled.
To convey on a sled.

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Words that rhyme with sled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dread lead head dead tread bloodshed aforesaid embed godhead thread shed read

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sled"?▾

"Sled" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sled" is /slɛd/.

What does "sled" mean?▾

Sled: A small, light vehicle with runners, used recreationally, mostly by children, for sliding down snow-covered hills. (A "sled" in this sense is not pulled by an animal as a "sleigh" is.)

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