American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'said' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "said" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "said"

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Simple pronunciation
sehd
IPA transcription
/sɛd̚/
Word frequency
75th

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What does "said" mean?

  1. past form of 'say', means to speak words

Examples of "said" in a sentence

  • She said she would be here.
  • He said the movie was excellent.
  • They said the restaurant is closed.

How common is "said"?

Said is the 75th most common word in English.

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