How to pronounce colonnade
Say it like kah-luh-NAYD. Colonnade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAYD).
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US American/ˌkɑləˈneɪd/kah-luh-NAYD
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- kah
- luh
- NAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colonnade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does colonnade mean?
noun
- A series of columns at regular intervals.
- A peristyle.
- A portico or stoa.
Where does colonnade come from?
Borrowed from French colonnade.
Words that rhyme with colonnade
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Questions about saying colonnade
How do you pronounce colonnade?
Say kah-luh-NAYD. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑləˈneɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colonnade?
Colonnade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAYD). Broken into parts: kah · luh · NAYD.