How to Pronounce Crawdad

To pronounce "crawdad", say CRAWD-ad — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɔˌdæd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɹɔˌdæd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crawdad”

"crawdad" has 2 syllables: crawd-ad. It rhymes with lauded and plodded, if that helps it stick.

What does crawdad mean?

noun

  1. The crayfish.

Synonyms

crawfishcrawldadcrawlfishcrayfishmudbugyabby

Words that rhyme with crawdad

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

laudedploddedproddedapplaudeddefraudednoddedwaddedcaudadpoddedaudadcoddedsodded

Related words

crawdaddycrawfishcrayfishecrevissecrawlfishcrawldadcraycrawbob

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crawdad"?▾

"Crawdad" has 2 syllables: crawd · ad.

What is the IPA transcription of "crawdad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crawdad" is /ˈkɹɔˌdæd/.

What does "crawdad" mean?▾

Crawdad: The crayfish.

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