How to Pronounce Brad

To pronounce "brad", say BRAD — one syllable, IPA /bɹad/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/bɹad/

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💡 Tip for remembering “brad”

"brad" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sad and bad, if that helps it stick.

What does brad mean?

noun

  1. A thin, small nail, with a slight projection at the top on one side instead of a head, or occasionally with a small domed head, similar to that of an escutcheon pin.
  2. (elementary school usage) A paper fastener, a fastening device formed of thin, soft metal, such as shim brass, with a round head and a flat, split shank, which is spread after insertion in a hole in a stack of pages, in much the same way as a cotter pin or a split rivet.

verb

  1. To attach using a brad.
  2. To upset the end of a rod inserted in a hole so as to prevent it from being pulled out, as when riveting.

Words that rhyme with brad

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sadbadcadcomrademadcladironcladgladdyadpadaddgad

Related words

awlnailradbardburkinabradleyborisjuan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brad"?▾

"Brad" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "brad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brad" is /bɹad/.

What does "brad" mean?▾

Brad: A thin, small nail, with a slight projection at the top on one side instead of a head, or occasionally with a small domed head, similar to that of an escutcheon pin.

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