How to Pronounce "ford"
word
/ˈfɔɹd/
ford
/fˈɔːd/
fawd
Definition
A ford is a shallow place in a river or stream where people, animals, or vehicles can cross. It can also be used as a verb meaning to cross water at such a place.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɔɹd/
British English
/fˈɔːd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ford
UK
fawd
Listen in Context
We crossed the river at a ford.
The map shows a ford near the village.
The horses used the ford to cross the stream.
If the bridge is closed, we can ford the river farther upstream.