To pronounce "vied", say VIED — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"vied" 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: vide — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
“Her suitors were all vying for her attention.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Vied" has one syllable.
Vied: To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.
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