Proper Pronunciation Guide

parade

[pə re͜id]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the first letter “a” as the weak schwa vowel
    /ə/.
  • Pronounce the second letter “a” like the name of the vowel itself—
    /e͜i/—and stress it. In other words, pronounce the second syllable like the word “raid.”

Practice Sentences:

 They're having a parade later today.
He's marching in the parade.

Notes:

Be sure to pronounce the schwa vowel /ə/ in the first syllable, or this word will sound like the words “prayed” [pre͜id] (He prayed for a miracle) or “preyed” (The cat preyed on the little bird and ate it).

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