How to pronounce Grad
Say it like GRAD. Grad is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GRAD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Grad
American and British speakers say Grad in essentially the same way: /ɡræd/ in the US and /ɡræd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAD.
What does Grad mean?
- one-hundredth of a right angle
- a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
Words that rhyme with Grad
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Grad.
Questions about saying Grad
How do you pronounce Grad?
Say GRAD. The American pronunciation is /ɡræd/. In British English it is /ɡræd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Grad?
Grad is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GRAD.
Do Americans and Brits say Grad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡræd/ and the British form is /ɡræd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.