How to pronounce paraded
Say it like puh-RAY-did. Paraded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- puh
- RAY
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paraded 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.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paraded
American and British speakers say paraded in essentially the same way: /pəˈreɪdɪd/ in the US and /pəˈreɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-RAY-did.
What does paraded mean?
- simple past and past participle of parade How to pronounce parade
Words that rhyme with paraded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paraded.
Questions about saying paraded
How do you pronounce paraded?
Say puh-RAY-did. The American pronunciation is /pəˈreɪdɪd/. In British English it is /pəˈreɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paraded?
Paraded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: puh · RAY · did.
Do Americans and Brits say paraded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈreɪdɪd/ and the British form is /pəˈreɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.