How to Pronounce Voiced

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

voiced

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/vɔɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “voiced”

"voiced" has 2 syllables: voic-ed. It rhymes with hoist and foist, if that helps it stick.

What does voiced mean?

verb

  1. To give utterance or expression to; to utter; to publish; to announce

    “He voiced the sentiments of the nation.”

  2. To utter audibly, with tone and not just breath.

adjective

  1. Sounded with vibration of the vocal cords. For example, the phone [z] is voiced, while [s] is unvoiced.
  2. (in combination) Having a specified kind of voice.

    “a shrill-voiced little boy”

Antonyms

unvoicedvoiceless

Words that rhyme with voiced

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hoistfoistmoistrejoicedjoistamhoistbenoist

Related words

vocalspokensonantsungsignifiedpronouncedsharedsignify

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "voiced"?▾

"Voiced" has 2 syllables: voic · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "voiced"?▾

The IPA transcription of "voiced" is /vɔɪst/.

What does "voiced" mean?▾

Voiced: To give utterance or expression to; to utter; to publish; to announce

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