How to pronounce toad
Say it like TOHD. Toad is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TOHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of toad
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOHD.
What does toad mean?
- any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
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Words that rhyme with toad
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Questions about saying toad
How do you pronounce toad?
Say TOHD. The American pronunciation is /toʊd/. In British English it is /təʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toad?
Toad is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOHD.
Is toad pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /təʊd/ (TOHD).
What words sound the same as toad?
Toad sounds the same as toed in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.