How to Pronounce "rod"
word
/ˈɹɑd/
rod
/ɹˈɒd/
rod
Definition
A rod is a long, thin, usually straight piece of metal, wood, or another material. It is often used as a part of a tool, machine, structure, or simple object such as a fishing rod or curtain rod.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɑd/
British English
/ɹˈɒd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rod
UK
rod
Listen in Context
He picked up a metal rod from the floor.
The curtain rod is too short for the window.
She uses a fishing rod on weekends.
We need a stronger rod to hold this in place.