How to Pronounce Smiled

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/smaɪld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “smiled”

"smiled" has 2 syllables: smil-ed. It rhymes with wild and mild, if that helps it stick.

What does smiled mean?

verb

  1. To have (a smile) on one's face.

    “I don't know what he's smiling about.”

  2. To express by smiling.

    “to smile consent, or a welcome”

Words that rhyme with smiled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wildmildbeguiledchildreviledriledreconciledbrainchildpiledcompiled

Related words

grinninggrinbeamishcheerfultwinklybeamedgrinnedlaughed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smiled"?▾

"Smiled" has 2 syllables: smil · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "smiled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "smiled" is /smaɪld/.

What does "smiled" mean?▾

Smiled: To have (a smile) on one's face.

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