How to pronounce urad
Say it like uu-RUHD. Urad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHD).
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- uu
- RUHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of urad
American and British speakers say urad in essentially the same way: /ʊˈrʌd/ in the US and /ʊˈrʌd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uu-RUHD.
What does urad mean?
- Vigna mungo, a South Asian bean used to make dal.
Words that rhyme with urad
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of urad.
Questions about saying urad
How do you pronounce urad?
Say uu-RUHD. The American pronunciation is /ʊˈrʌd/. In British English it is /ʊˈrʌd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urad?
Urad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHD). Broken into parts: uu · RUHD.
Do Americans and Brits say urad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʊˈrʌd/ and the British form is /ʊˈrʌd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.