How to Pronounce Washed

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/wɑʃt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “washed”

"washed" has 2 syllables: wash-ed. It rhymes with sloshed and squashed, if that helps it stick.

What does washed mean?

verb

  1. To clean with water.

    “Dishwashers wash dishes much more efficiently than most humans.”

  2. To move or erode by the force of water in motion.

    “Heavy rains wash a road or an embankment.”

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Words that rhyme with washed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sloshedsquashedquashedwhitewashedbrainwashedjoshedunwashedswashed

Related words

cleanwater-washedwetbathedbeachedbulldozedcleanedcleansed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "washed"?▾

"Washed" has 2 syllables: wash · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "washed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "washed" is /wɑʃt/.

What does "washed" mean?▾

Washed: To clean with water.

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