How to Pronounce Cads

To pronounce "cads", say CADS — one syllable, IPA /kædz/. 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

/kædz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cads”

"cads" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with adss, if that helps it stick.

What does cads 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 cads

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

adss

Related words

dogbounderblackguardheelhoundboundersloutsrotters

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cads"?▾

"Cads" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cads"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cads" is /kædz/.

What does "cads" mean?▾

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

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