How to Pronounce Sleds

To pronounce "sleds", say SLEDS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “sleds”

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

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

What does sleds mean?

noun

  1. 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.”

  2. 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

  1. To ride a sled.
  2. To convey on a sled.

Words that rhyme with sleds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

headsthreadstreadseggheadsshredscoedsfedsskinheadsnewlywedshomesteadswoodshedsaedes

Related words

sleighsledgecarriagescartschariotscoasterscuttersluges

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sleds"?▾

"Sleds" has one syllable.

What does "sleds" mean?▾

Sleds: 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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