How to pronounce alidades
Say it like AL-ih-daydz. Alidades has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- ih
- daydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alidades 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.
- daydzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of alidades
American and British speakers say alidades in essentially the same way: /ˈælɪdeɪdz/ in the US and /ˈælɪdeɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-ih-daydz.
What does alidades mean?
- plural of alidade How to pronounce alidade
Questions about saying alidades
How do you pronounce alidades?
Say AL-ih-daydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɪdeɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈælɪdeɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alidades?
Alidades has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · ih · daydz.
Do Americans and Brits say alidades the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælɪdeɪdz/ and the British form is /ˈælɪdeɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.