How to Pronounce Teased

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/tiːzd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “teased”

"teased" has 2 syllables: teas-ed. It rhymes with displeased and pleased, if that helps it stick.

What does teased mean?

verb

  1. To separate the fibres of a fibrous material.
  2. To comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction.

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Words that rhyme with teased

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

displeasedpleasedseizedeasedappeaseddiseasedwheezedsneezedcheesedbreezedfriezedsqueezed

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "teased"?▾

"Teased" has 2 syllables: teas · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "teased"?▾

The IPA transcription of "teased" is /tiːzd/.

What does "teased" mean?▾

Teased: To separate the fibres of a fibrous material.

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