Pronunciation
How to pronounce “praised”
“praised” is pronounced /pɹeɪzd/ — 1 syllable.
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praised
/pɹeɪzd/
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'praised' is one beat: /pɹeɪzd/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.Meaning
express approval of
“The parents praised their children for their academic performance”
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