How to pronounce estacade
Say it like ES-tuh-kayd. Estacade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce estacade. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ES
- tuh
- kayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estacade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of estacade
American and British speakers say estacade in essentially the same way: /ˈɛstəkeɪd/ in the US and /ˈɛstəkeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-tuh-kayd.
What does estacade mean?
- A dyke of piles in the sea, a river, etc., to hinder the approach of an enemy.
- a type of pier or jetty
Where does estacade come from?
French estacade; compare Italian steccata, Spanish estacada, and English stake.
Questions about saying estacade
How do you pronounce estacade?
Say ES-tuh-kayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛstəkeɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɛstəkeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estacade?
Estacade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · tuh · kayd.
Do Americans and Brits say estacade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛstəkeɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɛstəkeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.