How to pronounce clade
Say it like KLAYD. Clade is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of clade
American and British speakers say clade in essentially the same way: /kleɪd/ in the US and /kleɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAYD.
What does clade mean?
- A group of animals or other organisms derived from a common ancestor species.
- A higher level grouping of a genetic haplogroup.
- To be part of a clade; to form a clade.
Words that rhyme with clade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clade.
Questions about saying clade
How do you pronounce clade?
Say KLAYD. The American pronunciation is /kleɪd/. In British English it is /kleɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clade?
Clade is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say clade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kleɪd/ and the British form is /kleɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.