How to pronounce sunshade
Say it like SUHN-shayd. Sunshade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- shayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunshade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shaydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sunshade
American and British speakers say sunshade in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌnˌʃeɪd/ in the US and /ˈsʌnˌʃeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHN-shayd.
What does sunshade mean?
- Something to keep the sun off, or create shade from the sun; a parasol or awning.
Where does sunshade come from?
From Middle English *sunschade, from Old English sunsċeadu, sunnsċeadu (“a veil, a sun-shade, a covering to keep off the sun”), equivalent to sun + shade.
Questions about saying sunshade
How do you pronounce sunshade?
Say SUHN-shayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnˌʃeɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnˌʃeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunshade?
Sunshade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · shayd.
Do Americans and Brits say sunshade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌnˌʃeɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsʌnˌʃeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.