How to Pronounce Road

To pronounce "road", say ROAD — one syllable, IPA /ɹəʊd/. 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

/ɹəʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “road”

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

Sounds exactly like: rhode, rowed, roed, rhoad — easy to mix up when writing.

What does road mean?

noun

  1. A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.
  2. A road; or particularly a car, as a means of transportation.

    “We travelled to the seaside by road.”

adjective

  1. At the venue of the opposing team or competitor; on the road.
  2. (Slang) Having attributes, primarily masculine, suggesting a tendency towards minor crime. Usually used by youths endearingly; glorifying crime.

Synonyms

away

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Words that rhyme with road

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goadabodeloadbestowedmodeodeerodecorrodeforebodeexplodeimplodebowed

Related words

roadworthyroutetouringitinerantmovingtravelingcarriagewaymotorway

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "road"?▾

"Road" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "road"?▾

The IPA transcription of "road" is /ɹəʊd/.

What does "road" mean?▾

Road: A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.

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