How to pronounce Todd
Say it like TOD. Todd is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/tɑd/TOD
UK British/tɒd/TOD
- TOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Todd pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Todd
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOD.
What does Todd mean?
proper noun
- A river in the Northern Territory, Australia; named for early immigrant Alice Bell Todd (wife of astronomer Charles Todd).
- A township in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
- A ghost town in Morgan County, Missouri; named for postmaster Jonathan Todd.
- Alternative form of tod (“a male fox”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- sir alexander robertus todd
- lord todd
- sweeney todd
Words that rhyme with Todd
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Todd.
Words that sound like Todd
Questions about saying Todd
How do you pronounce Todd?
Say TOD. The American pronunciation is /tɑd/. In British English it is /tɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Todd?
Todd is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOD.
Is Todd pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /tɒd/ (TOD).
What words sound the same as Todd?
Todd sounds the same as tod in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.