How to Pronounce Pad

To pronounce "pad", say PAD — one syllable, IPA /pæd/. 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

/pæd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pad”

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

What does pad mean?

noun

  1. A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on.
  2. A cushion used as a saddle without a tree or frame.

verb

  1. To stuff.
  2. To furnish with a pad or padding.

Synonyms

synth pad

Words that rhyme with pad

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sadbadcadcomrademadcladironcladgladdyadaddgadlad

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pad"?▾

"Pad" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pad" is /pæd/.

What does "pad" mean?▾

Pad: A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on.

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