How to pronounce abroad
Say it like uh-BRAWD. Abroad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAWD).
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- uh
- BRAWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abroad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BRAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of abroad
American and British speakers say abroad in essentially the same way: /əˈbrɔd/ in the US and /əˈbrɔːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRAWD.
What does abroad mean?
- to or in a foreign country“they had never travelled abroad”
- far away from home or one's usual surroundings“looking afield for new lands to conquer”
- in a place across an ocean
- in a foreign country“markets abroad”“overseas markets”
Where does abroad come from?
First attested in mid 13th century.
Words that rhyme with abroad
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abroad.
Questions about saying abroad
How do you pronounce abroad?
Say uh-BRAWD. The American pronunciation is /əˈbrɔd/. In British English it is /əˈbrɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abroad?
Abroad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAWD). Broken into parts: uh · BRAWD.
Do Americans and Brits say abroad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbrɔd/ and the British form is /əˈbrɔːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.