How to Pronounce "tread"
word
/ˈtɹɛd/
tred
/tɹˈɛd/
tred
Definition
To step or walk on something, often carefully. Also refers to the pattern or surface of the part of a tire or shoe that touches the ground.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɹɛd/
British English
/tɹˈɛd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tred
UK
tred
Listen in Context
Please tread softly in the library.
The tread on my shoes is wearing out.
Watch out! Don’t tread on the flowers.
He learned to tread water to stay afloat in the pool.