How to pronounce rad
Say it like RAD. Rad is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/ræd/RAD
UK British/ræd/RAD
- RAD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rad
American and British speakers say rad in essentially the same way: /ræd/ in the US and /ræd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAD.
What does rad mean?
noun
- A non-SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation, equal to 0.01 gray, that is, 1 centigray.
- Symbol for the radian, a unit of measure for angle.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- centigray
- radian
Words that rhyme with rad
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rad.
Questions about saying rad
How do you pronounce rad?
Say RAD. The American pronunciation is /ræd/. In British English it is /ræd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rad?
Rad is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAD.
Do Americans and Brits say rad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræd/ and the British form is /ræd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.