How Many Syllables Are in "Played"?
played has 1 syllable.
Syllable breakdown
played
- Word
- played
- Syllable count
- 1
- Pronunciation
- /pleɪd/
- Part of speech
- verb
Definition
Past tense of play.
Example sentence
The kids played tag at recess.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check. The -ed ending does not add a syllable.