How to Pronounce Speed

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/spiːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “speed”

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

What does speed mean?

noun

  1. The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity.

    “How does Usain Bolt run at that speed?”

  2. The rate of motion or action, specifically / the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.

    “Speed limits provide information to the drivers about the safe speed to travel in average conditions.”

Synonyms

DgammaDspotgamma of the gammacelerityvelocity

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Words that rhyme with speed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accedeconcedeimpedecedeleadheedprecedeneedseedsupersedesucceedgreed

Related words

hasteningquickenswiftnessacceleratehastenhiehurryhurrying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "speed"?▾

"Speed" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "speed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "speed" is /spiːd/.

What does "speed" mean?▾

Speed: The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity.

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