Pronunciation

How to pronounce “loved”

“loved” is pronounced /lʌvd/ (LUVD) — one syllable.

The sound

Say “loved” in one beat

Say it like this

loved

/lʌvd/

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1 beat

IPA (American): /lʌvd/
IPA (British): /lʌvd/
Respelling: LUVD
Syllables: 1 — loved
Stress: One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /lʌvd/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.
Part of speech: verb, adjective
Difficulty: Beginner — most learners get this on the first take

Meaning

Say it in a sentence

“She always loved the quiet mornings out on the farm.”

Sound by sound

4 sounds, in the order you say them

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Questions

How do you pronounce “loved”?

“loved” is pronounced /lʌvd/ (LUVD) — one syllable. It is one unbroken piece — /lʌvd/ — with no pause anywhere inside it.

How many syllables does “loved” have?

One, despite the 2 vowel letters in the spelling. The whole word is /lʌvd/ — a single beat.

What does “loved” mean?

As a verb: have a great affection or liking for For example: “I love French food” It carries 2 other senses as well — all of them said the same way.

Where is the stress in “loved”?

One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /lʌvd/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.

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