How to Pronounce Laud

To pronounce "laud", say LAUD — one syllable, IPA /lɔːd/. 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

/lɔːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “laud”

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

Sounds exactly like: laude — easy to mix up when writing.

What does laud mean?

noun

  1. Praise or glorification.
  2. Hymn of praise.

verb

  1. To praise, to glorify

Words that rhyme with laud

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

broadplodfacadecodbawdfraudsquadprodroughshodesplanadenododd

Related words

extolexaltglorifyproclaimapplaudpraisecommendappreciate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "laud"?▾

"Laud" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "laud"?▾

The IPA transcription of "laud" is /lɔːd/.

What does "laud" mean?▾

Laud: Praise or glorification.

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