To pronounce "dreads", say DREADS — one syllable, IPA /dɹɛdz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɹɛdz/
IPA
"dreads" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with heads and threads, if that helps it stick.
noun
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dreads" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "dreads" is /dɹɛdz/.
Dreads: A Rastafarian person.
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