How to pronounce promenades
Say it like prom-uh-NAYDZ. Promenades has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAYDZ).
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- prom
- uh
- NAYDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Promenades 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.
- NAYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of promenades
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prom-uh-NAYDZ.
What does promenades mean?
- plural of promenade How to pronounce promenade
Words that rhyme with promenades
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of promenades.
Questions about saying promenades
How do you pronounce promenades?
Say prom-uh-NAYDZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑməˈneɪdz/. In British English it is /ˌprɒməˈneɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in promenades?
Promenades has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAYDZ). Broken into parts: prom · uh · NAYDZ.
Is promenades pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌprɒməˈneɪdz/ (prom-uh-NAYDZ).