How to Pronounce "pad out"
expression
ˈpæd/ /ˈaʊt
PAD-out
pæd/ /ˈaʊt
PAD-out
Definition
To make something, such as an essay or speech, longer by adding extra or unnecessary information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæd/ /ˈaʊt
British English
pæd/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAD-out
UK
PAD-out
Listen in Context
He tried to pad out his essay with long quotes.
Students sometimes pad out their reports to meet the word limit.
Don't pad out your speech with unnecessary details.
She had to pad out her article just to meet the editor's requirements.