How to Pronounce Rad

To pronounce "rad", say RAD — one syllable, IPA /ɹæd/. 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

/ɹæd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rad”

"rad" 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: radde — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rad mean?

noun

  1. A non-SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation, equal to 0.01 gray.

noun

  1. In the International System of Units, the derived unit of plane angular measure of angle equal to the angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc of its circumference equal in length to the radius of the circle. Symbol: rad

noun

  1. Anything which radiates or emits rays.
  2. A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.

Synonyms

rd

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Words that rhyme with rad

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rad"?▾

"Rad" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rad" is /ɹæd/.

What does "rad" mean?▾

Rad: A non-SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation, equal to 0.01 gray.

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