How Do You Spell TEAD?
Pronunciation: [tˈiːd] (IPA) 
The word "tead" can be confusing when it comes to spelling. It is actually a variant of the word "tied" which means to be bound securely. The IPA phonetic transcription for "tead" is /taɪd/. The "ea" spelling in "tead" actually represents the long "i" sound. The "d" at the end of the word is a silent letter. So, if you come across the word "tead" in your reading, remember that it is actually spelled like "tied".
