How to Pronounce Wad

To pronounce "wad", say WAD — one syllable, IPA /wɒd/. 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

/wɒd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wad”

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

What does wad mean?

noun

  1. An amorphous, compact mass.

    “Our cat loves to play with a small wad of paper.”

  2. A substantial pile (normally of money).

    “With a wad of cash like that, she should not have been walking round Manhattan”

verb

  1. To crumple or crush into a compact, amorphous shape or ball.

    “She wadded up the scrap of paper and threw it in the trash.”

  2. To wager.

Synonyms

cumloadcumwadloadpropvalet

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Words that rhyme with wad

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

broadplodfacadecodbawdfraudsquadprodroughshodesplanadenododd

Related words

cramheapcudchewslewmessbundlemuckle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wad"?▾

"Wad" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wad" is /wɒd/.

What does "wad" mean?▾

Wad: An amorphous, compact mass.

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