How to Pronounce Grade

To pronounce "grade", say GRAD-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡɹeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɡɹeɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grade”

"grade" has 2 syllables: grad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does grade mean?

noun

  1. A rating.

    “I gave him a good grade for effort.”

  2. The performance of an individual or group on an examination or test, expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a score.

    “He got a good grade on the test.”

verb

  1. To assign scores to the components of an academic test.
  2. To assign a score to overall academic performance.

Synonyms

groupparaphyleticmark

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Words that rhyme with grade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

rankimprovedformorderrateclasssurfacemark

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grade"?▾

"Grade" has 2 syllables: grad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "grade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grade" is /ɡɹeɪd/.

What does "grade" mean?▾

Grade: A rating.

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