How to pronounce alidade
Say it like AL-ih-dayd. Alidade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈælɪdeɪd/AL-ih-dayd
UK British/ˈælɪdeɪd/AL-ih-dayd
- AL
- ih
- dayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alidade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- daydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of alidade
American and British speakers say alidade in essentially the same way: /ˈælɪdeɪd/ in the US and /ˈælɪdeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-ih-dayd.
What does alidade mean?
noun
- A type of sighting device used for measuring angles.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- diopter
Questions about saying alidade
How do you pronounce alidade?
Say AL-ih-dayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɪdeɪd/. In British English it is /ˈælɪdeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alidade?
Alidade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · ih · dayd.
Do Americans and Brits say alidade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælɪdeɪd/ and the British form is /ˈælɪdeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.