How to Pronounce "rd"
word
/ɑːɹd/
ahrd
/ɑːd/
ahd
Definition
Rd is a written abbreviation most commonly used for "Road" in addresses, street names, maps, and signs. In some contexts, it can also stand for related road-type words, but "Road" is the usual meaning.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɑːɹd/
British English
/ɑːd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ahrd
UK
ahd
Listen in Context
Our school is on King Rd.
Write "45 Lake Rd" here.
The sign says Park Rd.
I kept looking for River Road, then realized the map had it as River Rd.