How to Pronounce Proud

To pronounce "proud", say PROUD — one syllable, IPA /pɹaʊd/. 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

/pɹaʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “proud”

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

What does proud mean?

adjective

  1. Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified.

    “I am proud of Sivu’s schoolwork.”

  2. Possessed of a due sense of what one deserves or is worth.

    “I was too proud to apologise.”

Antonyms

ashamed

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Words that rhyme with proud

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shroudenshroudendowedcowedcrowdavowedvowedloudcloudboweddisavowedplowed

Related words

purse-proudpridefulself-aggrandizinghaughtygratifyinggallantconceitedpleased

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "proud"?▾

"Proud" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "proud"?▾

The IPA transcription of "proud" is /pɹaʊd/.

What does "proud" mean?▾

Proud: Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified.

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