How to pronounce barcade
Say it like bar-KAYD. Barcade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYD).
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- bar
- KAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barcade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- barKeep 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 barcade
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bah-KAYD.
What does barcade mean?
- A bar (drinking establishment) equipped with video arcade games.
Where does barcade come from?
Blend of bar + arcade.
Words that rhyme with barcade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barcade.
Questions about saying barcade
How do you pronounce barcade?
Say bar-KAYD. The American pronunciation is /bɑrˈkeɪd/. In British English it is /bɑːˈkeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barcade?
Barcade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYD). Broken into parts: bar · KAYD.
Is barcade 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 /bɑːˈkeɪd/ (bah-KAYD).