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