How to Pronounce Clad

To pronounce "clad", say CLAD — one syllable, IPA /klæd/. 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

/klæd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “clad”

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

What does clad mean?

verb

  1. (past tense clad) To clothe.
  2. (past tense clad or cladded) To cover (with insulation or another material); to surround, envelop.

adjective

  1. (in compounds) Wearing clothing of a specified type.
  2. (in compounds) Covered, enveloped in or surrounded by a specified material or substance.

verb

  1. To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

    “to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly”

  2. To cover or invest, as if with a garment.

    “to clothe somebody with authority or power”

Synonyms

dressedraimenteddightdonput on

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Words that rhyme with clad

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sadbadcadcomrademadironcladgladdyadpadaddgadlad

Related words

garmentedhabitedhabilimenteddressedtoggedvestmentedoverdressedsurpliced

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clad"?▾

"Clad" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "clad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clad" is /klæd/.

What does "clad" mean?▾

Clad: (past tense clad) To clothe.

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