Pronunciation
How to pronounce “aimed”
“aimed” is pronounced /eɪmd/ — 1 syllable.
The sound
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aimed
/eɪmd/
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'aimed' is one beat: /eɪmd/. Say it in a single smooth motion and don't add an extra vowel before or after.Meaning
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
“Please don't aim at your little brother!”
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