English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
Loved Pronunciation
Loved is pronounced LUHVD, IPA /ˈləvd/.
LUHVD
US /ˈləvd/ · UK /ˈlʌvd/
Syllables: LUHVD (1 syllable)
verb (past tense and past participle of love): Felt deep affection for someone or something.
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Loved in a Sentence
- She loved that house more than any other.
- He is loved by everyone on the ward.
- We loved the second half far more than the first.
Common Mispronunciations of Loved
Not LUH-vid
A beloved person gets the extra beat, bi-LUH-vid, but the plain past tense does not.
Not LUHFT
A v at the end of a word is followed by a d, not a t, because the voice never stops running through it.
Tip: Love and loved are the same length to the ear, with only the d marking the past.
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