How to pronounce lemonade
Say it like LEM-uh-nayd. Lemonade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lemonade. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LEM
- uh
- nayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lemonade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lemonade
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: lem-uh-NAYD.
What does lemonade mean?
- A flavored beverage consisting of water, lemon, and sweetener, sometimes ice, served mainly as a refreshment. (In the UK and Ireland, generally specified as still, cloudy, or traditional lemonade.)
- A clear, usually carbonated, beverage made from lemon or artificial lemon flavoring, water, and sugar.
Where does lemonade come from?
Borrowed from French limonade.
Questions about saying lemonade
How do you pronounce lemonade?
Say LEM-uh-nayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛməˌneɪd/. In British English it is /ˌlɛməˈneɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lemonade?
Lemonade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEM). Broken into parts: LEM · uh · nayd.
Is lemonade pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌlɛməˈneɪd/ (lem-uh-NAYD).