How to pronounce arcade
Say it like ar-KAYD. Arcade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYD).
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- ar
- KAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arcade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of arcade
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-KAYD.
What does arcade mean?
- a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
- a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
Where does arcade come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French arcade, from Italian arcata (“the arch of a bridge”), from Latin arcus (“an arc”).
Words that rhyme with arcade
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Questions about saying arcade
How do you pronounce arcade?
Say ar-KAYD. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈkeɪd/. In British English it is /ɑːˈkeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arcade?
Arcade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYD). Broken into parts: ar · KAYD.
Is arcade pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːˈkeɪd/ (ah-KAYD).