How to Pronounce Weeds

To pronounce "weeds", say WEEDS — one syllable, IPA /wiːdz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/wiːdz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “weeds”

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

What does weeds mean?

noun

  1. Any plant regarded as unwanted at the place where, and at the time when it is growing.

    “If it isn't in a straight line or marked with a label, it's a weed.”

  2. Short for duckweed.

verb

  1. To remove unwanted vegetation from a cultivated area.

    “I weeded my flower bed.”

noun

  1. A garment or piece of clothing.
  2. Clothing collectively; clothes, dress.

Words that rhyme with weeds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concedesmisdeedsprecedesproceedsdeedspedesbreedsfeedsimpedesrecedesbeadscedes

Related words

burrsgrassesherbsmulberriespestsplantesplantstares

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "weeds"?▾

"Weeds" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "weeds"?▾

The IPA transcription of "weeds" is /wiːdz/.

What does "weeds" mean?▾

Weeds: Any plant regarded as unwanted at the place where, and at the time when it is growing.

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