How to Pronounce Chad

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

chad

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Syllable

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Letters

/tʃæd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chad”

"chad" 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: chadd — easy to mix up when writing.

What does chad mean?

noun

  1. Small pieces of paper punched out from the edges of continuous stationery, or from ballot papers, paper tape, punched cards, etc.
  2. One of these pieces of paper.

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Words that rhyme with chad

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sadbadcadcomrademadcladironcladgladdyadpadaddgad

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chad"?▾

"Chad" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chad" is /tʃæd/.

What does "chad" mean?▾

Chad: Small pieces of paper punched out from the edges of continuous stationery, or from ballot papers, paper tape, punched cards, etc.

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