How to pronounce parade
Say it like puh-RAYD. Parade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYD).
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- puh
- RAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of parade
American and British speakers say parade in essentially the same way: /pəˈreɪd/ in the US and /pəˈreɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-RAYD.
What does parade mean?
- a ceremonial procession including people marching
- an extended (often showy) succession of persons or things“a parade of strollers on the mall”“a parade of witnesses”
- a visible display“she made a parade of her sorrows”
- walk ostentatiously“She parades her new husband around town”
- march in a procession“the veterans paraded down the street”
Where does parade come from?
From French parade (“an ostentatious display, a military display”), from parer (“to beautify, prepare, take pride in”) + -ade probably under influence from earlier Italian parata (“preparation, a military parade, an ostentatious display”) a
Words that rhyme with parade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parade.
Questions about saying parade
How do you pronounce parade?
Say puh-RAYD. The American pronunciation is /pəˈreɪd/. In British English it is /pəˈreɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parade?
Parade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYD). Broken into parts: puh · RAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say parade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈreɪd/ and the British form is /pəˈreɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.