How to Pronounce Quad

To pronounce "quad", say QUAD — one syllable, IPA /kwɒd/. 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

/kwɒd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “quad”

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

What does quad mean?

noun

  1. Four shots of espresso.
  2. A kind of round-robin tournament between four players, where each participant plays every other participant once.

adjective

  1. Having four shots of espresso.

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Words that rhyme with quad

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

broadplodfacadecodbawdfraudsquadprodroughshodesplanadenododd

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quad"?▾

"Quad" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "quad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quad" is /kwɒd/.

What does "quad" mean?▾

Quad: Four shots of espresso.

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