How to Pronounce Tied

To pronounce "tied", say TIED — one syllable, IPA /taɪd/. 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

/taɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tied”

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

Sounds exactly like: tide — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tied mean?

verb

  1. To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.

    “Tie the rope to this tree.”

  2. To form (a knot or the like) in a string or the like.

    “Tie a knot in this rope for me, please.”

adjective

  1. Closely connected or associated.

    “As a couple, they are strongly tied to one another.”

  2. Restricted.

Synonyms

bindfastenlink

Antonyms

unfastenuntie

Words that rhyme with tied

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

unitedevenequalboundknottedlacedfastenedtrussed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tied"?▾

"Tied" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tied"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tied" is /taɪd/.

What does "tied" mean?▾

Tied: To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.

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