How to Pronounce Broad

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɹɑd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “broad”

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

Sounds exactly like: braud, braude — easy to mix up when writing.

What does broad mean?

noun

  1. A shallow lake, one of a number of bodies of water in eastern Norfolk and Suffolk.
  2. A lathe tool for turning down the insides and bottoms of cylinders.

adjective

  1. Wide in extent or scope.

    “the broad expanse of ocean”

  2. Extended, in the sense of diffused; open; clear; full.

Antonyms

all-encompassingslenderskinnynarrowthin

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Words that rhyme with broad

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plodfacadecodbawdfraudsquadprodroughshodesplanadenododdwad

Related words

widespaciouscomprehensiveacross-the-boardall-embracingall-encompassingdeepfull

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "broad"?▾

"Broad" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "broad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "broad" is /bɹɑd/.

What does "broad" mean?▾

Broad: A shallow lake, one of a number of bodies of water in eastern Norfolk and Suffolk.

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