How to pronounce cadre
Say it like KAD-ree. Cadre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cadre. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAD
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cadre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cadre
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KAH-duh.
What does cadre mean?
- A frame or framework.
- The framework or skeleton upon which a new regiment is to be formed; the officers of a regiment forming the staff.
- The core of a managing group, or a member of such a group.
Where does cadre come from?
Borrowed from French cadre, from Italian quadro (“framed painting, square”), from Latin quadrum, from quattuor (“four”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cadre
How do you pronounce cadre?
Say KAD-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkædri/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cadre?
Cadre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAD). Broken into parts: KAD · ree.
Is cadre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈkɑːdə/ (KAH-duh).