Pronunciation
How to pronounce “roads”
“roads” is pronounced /ɹoʊdz/ — 1 syllable.
The sound
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roads
/ɹoʊdz/
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'roads' is one beat: /ɹoʊdz/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.Meaning
a partly sheltered anchorage
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