How to Pronounce Toad

To pronounce "toad", say TOAD — one syllable, IPA /təʊd/. 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

/təʊd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “toad”

"toad" 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: toed, towed — easy to mix up when writing.

What does toad mean?

noun

  1. An amphibian, a kind of frog (order Anura) with shorter hindlegs and a drier, wartier skin, many in family Bufonidae.
  2. A contemptible or unpleasant person.

verb

  1. To expel (a user) permanently from a MUD or similar system, so that their account is deleted.

Synonyms

padpaddock

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Words that rhyme with toad

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goadabodeloadbestowedmodeodeerodecorrodeforebodeexploderoadimplode

Related words

anuranfrogsalientianbatrachiantoadfrognatterjackspadefootbufo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "toad"?▾

"Toad" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "toad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "toad" is /təʊd/.

What does "toad" mean?▾

Toad: An amphibian, a kind of frog (order Anura) with shorter hindlegs and a drier, wartier skin, many in family Bufonidae.

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