How to pronounce cockade
Say it like kah-KAYD. Cockade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYD).
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- kah
- KAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cockade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cockade
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ko-KAYD.
What does cockade mean?
- A rosette or knot of ribbon worn in a hat, especially as an office or party badge.
- An emblem of concentric circles of different colors, identifying the country to which an aircraft belongs.
Where does cockade come from?
Partial calque of French cocarde.
Words that rhyme with cockade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cockade.
Questions about saying cockade
How do you pronounce cockade?
Say kah-KAYD. The American pronunciation is /kɑˈkeɪd/. In British English it is /kɒˈkeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cockade?
Cockade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYD). Broken into parts: kah · KAYD.
Is cockade pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kɒˈkeɪd/ (ko-KAYD).