How to Pronounce Speeds

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

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Syllable

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Letters

SPEEDS

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💡 Tip for remembering “speeds”

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

What does speeds 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.”

verb

  1. To succeed; to prosper, be lucky.
  2. To help someone, to give them fortune; to aid or favour.

    “God speed, until we meet again.”

Synonyms

DgammaDspotgamma of the gammacelerityvelocity

Words that rhyme with speeds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concedesmisdeedsprecedesproceedsdeedsweedspedesbreedsfeedsimpedesrecedesbeads

Related words

hasteningquickenswiftnessacceleratehastenhiehurryhurrying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "speeds"?▾

"Speeds" has one syllable.

What does "speeds" mean?▾

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

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