How to Pronounce Grad

To pronounce "grad", say GRAD — one syllable, IPA /ɡɹæd/. 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

/ɡɹæd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “grad”

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

What does grad mean?

noun

  1. A unit of angle equal to 0.9 degrees, so that there are 100 gradians in a right angle.

noun

  1. A person who is recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

    “If the government wants graduates to stay in the country they should offer more incentives.”

  2. A person who is recognized by a high school as having completed the requirements of a course of study at the school.

noun

  1. The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).
  2. A commencement ceremony.

Synonyms

gongradgradescale🎓

Antonyms

drop-outstudent

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Words that rhyme with grad

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sadbadcadcomrademadcladironcladgladdyadpadaddgad

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grad"?▾

"Grad" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "grad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grad" is /ɡɹæd/.

What does "grad" mean?▾

Grad: A unit of angle equal to 0.9 degrees, so that there are 100 gradians in a right angle.

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