How to pronounce charades
Say it like shuh-RAYDZ. Charades has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYDZ).
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- shuh
- RAYDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charades pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of charades
American and British speakers say charades in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈreɪdz/ in the US and /ʃəˈreɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: shuh-RAYDZ.
What does charades mean?
- plural of charade How to pronounce charade
- A game in which each player acts out a word or phrase, usually based on puns of each syllable and without speaking, for the others to guess.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of charade How to pronounce charade
Words that rhyme with charades
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of charades.
Questions about saying charades
How do you pronounce charades?
Say shuh-RAYDZ. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈreɪdz/. In British English it is /ʃəˈreɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charades?
Charades has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYDZ). Broken into parts: shuh · RAYDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say charades the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈreɪdz/ and the British form is /ʃəˈreɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.