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Words That Rhyme With “Sad” — 20 Rhyming Words

Feeling unhappy or upset about something that happened.

IPA: /sæd/Stress: O

How to Pronounce Sad

IPA: /sæd/

One syllable: /sæd/. Short /æ/ vowel as in 'cat' or 'bad'; rhymes with 'mad' and 'glad'.

Common Mispronunciation of Sad

Pronounced correctly /sæd/; sometimes over-emphasized as /sæːd/ with long vowel.

Top Perfect Rhymes for Sad — Words With Definitions

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bad

/bæd/
adj A1

Not good; having negative qualities or causing harm or unhappiness.

Example: That apple tastes bad because it is old.

add

/æd/
verb A1

To join one thing to another so you have more in total.

Example: Add salt to the soup.

dad

/dæd/
noun A1

Your father, your parent who is a man.

Example: My dad helps me with homework.

fad

/fæd/
noun C1

Something that becomes very popular for a short time, then goes away. Everyone likes it for a while, but then it's forgotten. A temporary trend.

Example: The keto diet was a fad that dominated health discussions for several years.

glad

/ɡlæd/
adj A1

Feeling happy or pleased about something.

Example: I'm glad you're here.

All Perfect Rhymes for Sad

1-Syllable Words That Rhyme With Sad

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Sad in Example Sentences

  • She felt sad when her friend moved away.
  • The sad movie made everyone in the theater cry.
  • It is sad that many endangered species are disappearing.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhymes for Sad

What words rhyme with “sad”?

The list above shows available perfect and near rhymes from the rhyme database.

Can I use sad for rap lyrics or poems?

Yes. Use perfect rhymes for stronger end-rhyme and near rhymes for more flexible songwriting.

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