How to pronounce aud
Say it like AWD. Aud is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- AWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aud pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of aud
American and British speakers say aud in essentially the same way: /ɔd/ in the US and /əʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: OHD.
What does aud mean?
- Alternative form of auld.
Words that rhyme with aud
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aud.
Words that sound like aud
Questions about saying aud
How do you pronounce aud?
Say AWD. The American pronunciation is /ɔd/. In British English it is /əʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aud?
Aud is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AWD.
Do Americans and Brits say aud the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔd/ and the British form is /əʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as aud?
Aud sounds the same as awed in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.