How to Pronounce Trailed

To pronounce "trailed", say TRAIL-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

TRAIL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “trailed”

"trailed" has 2 syllables: trail-ed. It rhymes with veiled and wailed, if that helps it stick.

What does trailed mean?

verb

  1. To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).

    “The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods.”

  2. To drag (something) behind on the ground.

    “You'll get your coat all muddy if you trail it around like that.”

Words that rhyme with trailed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

veiledwailedunveiledassailedcurtailedhailedimpaledentailedprevailednaledfailedrailed

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trailed"?▾

"Trailed" has 2 syllables: trail · ed.

What does "trailed" mean?▾

Trailed: To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).

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