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