How to pronounce cadences
Say it like KAY-dun-siz. Cadences has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- dun
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cadences pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cadences
American and British speakers say cadences in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪdənsɪz/ in the US and /ˈkeɪdənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-dun-siz.
What does cadences mean?
- plural of cadence How to pronounce cadence
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cadence (verb) How to pronounce cadence
Questions about saying cadences
How do you pronounce cadences?
Say KAY-dun-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪdənsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪdənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cadences?
Cadences has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · dun · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say cadences the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪdənsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪdənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.