How to pronounce falcade
Say it like fal-KAYD. Falcade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYD).
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- fal
- KAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Falcade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- falKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of falcade
American and British speakers say falcade in essentially the same way: /fælˈkeɪd/ in the US and /fælˈkeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: fal-KAYD.
What does falcade mean?
- A horse's movement of throwing itself on its haunches two or three times, bending in very quick curvets.
Where does falcade come from?
From French falcade, ultimately from Latin falx, falcis (“a sickle or scythe”).
Words that rhyme with falcade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of falcade.
Questions about saying falcade
How do you pronounce falcade?
Say fal-KAYD. The American pronunciation is /fælˈkeɪd/. In British English it is /fælˈkeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in falcade?
Falcade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYD). Broken into parts: fal · KAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say falcade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fælˈkeɪd/ and the British form is /fælˈkeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.