How to pronounce rade
Say it like RAYD. Rade is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rade
American and British speakers say rade in essentially the same way: /reɪd/ in the US and /reɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYD.
What does rade mean?
- raid
- ride; procession
Words that rhyme with rade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rade.
Words that sound like rade
Questions about saying rade
How do you pronounce rade?
Say RAYD. The American pronunciation is /reɪd/. In British English it is /reɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rade?
Rade is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say rade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪd/ and the British form is /reɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rade?
Rade sounds the same as raid in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.