How to pronounce add
Say it like AD. Add is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- AD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Add pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of add
American and British speakers say add in essentially the same way: /æd/ in the US and /æd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD.
What does add mean?
- To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.
- To sum up; to put together mentally; to add up.“to add numbers”
- To combine elements of (something) into one quantity.“to add a column of numbers”
- The addition of a song to a station's playlist.
- An act or instance of adding.
- An additional enemy that joins a fight after the primary target.“When the player has fought the boss for one minute, two adds will arrive from the back and must be dealt with.”
Where does add come from?
From Middle English adden, from Latin addō (“add, give unto”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- take away
- subtract
Words that rhyme with add
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Words that sound like add
Questions about saying add
How do you pronounce add?
Say AD. The American pronunciation is /æd/. In British English it is /æd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in add?
Add is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AD.
Do Americans and Brits say add the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æd/ and the British form is /æd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as add?
Add sounds the same as ad in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.