How to pronounce promenade
Say it like prom-uh-NAYD. Promenade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAYD).
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- prom
- uh
- NAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Promenade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- promGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of promenade
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROM-uh-nahd.
What does promenade mean?
- A prom (dance).
- A walk taken for pleasure, display, or exercise; a stroll.
- A place where one takes a walk for leisurely pleasure, or for exercise, especially a terrace by the seaside.
- To walk for amusement, show, or exercise.
- To perform the stylized walk of a square dance.
Where does promenade come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French promenade, from promener (“to walk”).
Words that rhyme with promenade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of promenade.
Questions about saying promenade
How do you pronounce promenade?
Say prom-uh-NAYD. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑməˈneɪd/. In British English it is /ˈprɒməˌnɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in promenade?
Promenade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAYD). Broken into parts: prom · uh · NAYD.
Is promenade pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈprɒməˌnɑːd/ (PROM-uh-nahd).