How to pronounce arcades
Say it like ar-KAYDZ. Arcades has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYDZ).
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- ar
- KAYDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arcades 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.
- KAYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of arcades
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-KAYDZ.
What does arcades mean?
- plural of arcade How to pronounce arcade
- third-person singular simple present indicative of arcade How to pronounce arcade
Words that rhyme with arcades
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Questions about saying arcades
How do you pronounce arcades?
Say ar-KAYDZ. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈkeɪdz/. In British English it is /ɑːˈkeɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arcades?
Arcades has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYDZ). Broken into parts: ar · KAYDZ.
Is arcades 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 /ɑːˈkeɪdz/ (ah-KAYDZ).