How to Pronounce Cad

To pronounce "cad", say CAD — one syllable, IPA /kæd/. 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

/kæd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cad”

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

Sounds exactly like: khad — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cad mean?

noun

  1. A low-bred, presuming person; a mean, vulgar fellow.
  2. A person who stands at the door of an omnibus to open and shut it, and to receive fares; an idle hanger-on about innyards.

Synonyms

dogvillain

Words that rhyme with cad

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sadbadcomrademadcladironcladgladdyadpadaddgadlad

Related words

dogbounderblackguardheelhoundnacdacldc

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cad"?▾

"Cad" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cad" is /kæd/.

What does "cad" mean?▾

Cad: A low-bred, presuming person; a mean, vulgar fellow.

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