How to Pronounce "dread"
word
/ˈdɹɛd/
dred
/dɹˈɛd/
dred
Definition
A strong feeling of fear or anxiety about something that is going to happen or might happen. As a verb, to anticipate something with great fear or reluctance.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɹɛd/
British English
/dɹˈɛd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dred
UK
dred
Listen in Context
She felt a sense of dread before the exam.
I dread going to the dentist.
The thought of public speaking fills her with dread.
I dread to think how much that renovation is going to cost.