How to pronounce suede
Say it like SWAYD. Suede is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suede pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of suede
American and British speakers say suede in essentially the same way: /sweɪd/ in the US and /sweɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWAYD.
What does suede mean?
- A type of soft leather, made from calfskin, with a brushed texture to resemble fabric, often used to make boots, clothing and fashion accessories.
- Made of suede.
- To make (leather) into suede.
- To finish (fabric) by abrasion, giving it a fibrous surface.
Where does suede come from?
Borrowed from French gants de Suède (“gloves from Sweden”).
Words that rhyme with suede
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suede.
Questions about saying suede
How do you pronounce suede?
Say SWAYD. The American pronunciation is /sweɪd/. In British English it is /sweɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suede?
Suede is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say suede the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sweɪd/ and the British form is /sweɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.