How to pronounce brocade
Say it like broh-KAYD. Brocade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYD).
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- broh
- KAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brocade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of brocade
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: broh-KAYD.
What does brocade mean?
- A thick heavy fabric into which raised patterns have been woven, originally in gold and silver; more recently any cloth incorporating raised, woven patterns.
- An item decorated with brocade.
- Any of several species of noctuid moths such as some species in the genera Calophasia and Hadena
- To decorate fabric with raised woven patterns.
Where does brocade come from?
From Occitan brocada and Spanish and Portuguese brocado, influenced by French brocart, from Italian broccato, from brocco, ultimately from Gaulish.
Words that rhyme with brocade
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Questions about saying brocade
How do you pronounce brocade?
Say broh-KAYD. The American pronunciation is /broʊˈkeɪd/. In British English it is /brəʊˈkeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brocade?
Brocade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYD). Broken into parts: broh · KAYD.
Is brocade pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /brəʊˈkeɪd/ (broh-KAYD).