how to pronounce grad

/ˈɡɹæd/

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grad is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of grad in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… college grad can stay on her dad's …”

meanings of grad

noun:

A type of Soviet artillery multiple rocket launcher, or a rocket fired by this.
Abbreviation of graduation.
Alternative letter-case form of Grad.
Abbreviation of gradian.
Abbreviation of graduate.

grad frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word grad occurs in english on average 5.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.