How to pronounce orangeade
Say it like OR-in-jayd. Orangeade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- in
- jayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orangeade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jaydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of orangeade
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OR-in-jayd.
What does orangeade mean?
- A soft drink or a soda with an orange flavor.
- A mixture of soda water and orange juice.
Where does orangeade come from?
From orange + -ade.
Questions about saying orangeade
How do you pronounce orangeade?
Say OR-in-jayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrɪnˌdʒeɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɒrɪnˌdʒeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orangeade?
Orangeade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · in · jayd.
Is orangeade 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 /ˈɒrɪnˌdʒeɪd/ (OR-in-jayd).