To pronounce "spied", say SPIED — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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verb
“During the Cold War, Russia and America would each spy on each other for recon.”
“I think I can spy that hot guy coming over here.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Spied" has one syllable.
Spied: To act as a spy.
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