Pronunciation

/əˈlaʊd/

Definitions

• Adverb: Referring to the manner in which something is said or done out loud, not in silence. For example: “She read the story aloud to her children.”
• Verb: To speak or pronounce (a text, passage, or song) aloud. For example: “Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.”

Phrases

• “Read aloud” means to pronounce text or a book out loud.
• “Whispering aside from aloud” refers to speaking softly or confidentially.
• “Speak aloud” is a request to increase volume or clarify communication.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “She sang the lullaby aloud to soothe her baby.”
• Verb: “In class, they asked him to repeat the question aloud.”
• “He answered softly, almost to himself, rather than aloud.”

Synonyms

• Out loud
• Audibly
• Loudly
• Verbal
• Proclaimed

Antonyms

• Silently
• Whispered
• Softly
• Quietly