The word "eeled" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /iːld/. The sound of a long "e" followed by a "l" and a "d" can be heard in this word. The "ee" sound is spelled with the letters "ee". The "l" sound is spelled with the letter "l". Finally, the "d" sound is spelled with the letter "d". This spelling is important because it accurately represents the pronunciation of the word, which means "to catch or obtain eels".