How to Pronounce Loud

To pronounce "loud", say LOUD — one syllable, IPA /laʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/laʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “loud”

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

What does loud mean?

noun

  1. A loud sound or part of a sound.
  2. High-quality marijuana.

adjective

  1. (of a sound) Of great intensity.

    “Turn that music down; it's too loud.”

  2. (of a person, thing, event, etc.) Noisy.

    “a loud party that went on all night”

Synonyms

garishgaudy

Antonyms

quietsoft

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Words that rhyme with loud

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shroudproudenshroudendowedcowedcrowdavowedvowedcloudboweddisavowedplowed

Related words

aloudearsplittingtawdrygarishgaudyroaringgimcracktacky

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "loud"?▾

"Loud" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "loud"?▾

The IPA transcription of "loud" is /laʊd/.

What does "loud" mean?▾

Loud: A loud sound or part of a sound.

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