How to Pronounce Spud

To pronounce "spud", say SPUD — one syllable, IPA /spʌd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/spʌd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spud”

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

What does spud mean?

noun

  1. A potato.
  2. A hole in a sock.

verb

  1. (drilling) To begin drilling an oil well; to drill by moving the drill bit and shaft up and down, or by raising and dropping a bit.
  2. (roofing) To remove the roofing aggregate and most of the bituminous top coating by scraping and chipping.

proper noun

  1. A game for three or more players, involving the gradual elimination of players by throwing and catching a ball.

Synonyms

mut

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Words that rhyme with spud

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scudthudstudfloodbudcruddudstridbluebloodredbud

Related words

taterpotatosproutgerminatebourgeonshootpullulatemurphy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spud"?▾

"Spud" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spud"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spud" is /spʌd/.

What does "spud" mean?▾

Spud: A potato.

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