How to pronounce bade
Say it like BAYD. Bade is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bade
American and British speakers say bade in essentially the same way: /beɪd/ in the US and /beɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAYD.
What does bade mean?
- simple past of bid How to pronounce bid
Words that rhyme with bade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bade.
Questions about saying bade
How do you pronounce bade?
Say BAYD. The American pronunciation is /beɪd/. In British English it is /beɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bade?
Bade is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say bade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /beɪd/ and the British form is /beɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.