How to Pronounce Mad

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

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Letters

/ˈmæːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mad”

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

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

What does mad mean?

verb

  1. To be or become mad.
  2. To madden, to anger, to frustrate.

adjective

  1. Insane; crazy, mentally deranged.

    “He's got this mad idea that he's irresistible to women.”

  2. (chiefly US; informal in UK) Angry, annoyed.

    “Are you mad at me?”

adverb

  1. Intensifier; to a large degree; extremely; exceedingly; very; unbelievably.

    “He seems mad keen on her.”

Synonyms

hellahelluvkindamightywicked

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Words that rhyme with mad

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sadbadcadcomradecladironcladgladdyadpadaddgadlad

Related words

crazyinsanedementedunhingeddeliriousfranticbrainsickharebrained

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mad"?▾

"Mad" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mad" is /ˈmæːd/.

What does "mad" mean?▾

Mad: To be or become mad.

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