How to pronounce adds
Say it like ADZ. Adds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ADZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of adds
American and British speakers say adds in essentially the same way: /ædz/ in the US and /ædz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ADZ.
What does adds mean?
- plural of add How to pronounce add
- third-person singular simple present indicative of add How to pronounce add
Questions about saying adds
How do you pronounce adds?
Say ADZ. The American pronunciation is /ædz/. In British English it is /ædz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adds?
Adds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ADZ.
Do Americans and Brits say adds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ædz/ and the British form is /ædz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.