How to pronounce raad
Say it like RAHD. Raad is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/rɑd/RAHD
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- RAHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raad pronunciation, sound by sound
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- RAHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does raad mean?
noun
- An assembly in one of the Boer republics of South Africa.
- The electric catfish.
Where does raad come from?
From Dutch raad (“counsel”), cognate with Middle English ræd (“counsel”).
Words that rhyme with raad
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Words that sound like raad
Questions about saying raad
How do you pronounce raad?
Say RAHD. The American pronunciation is /rɑd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raad?
Raad is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAHD.
What words sound the same as raad?
Raad sounds the same as rod in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.