How to Pronounce Blade

To pronounce "blade", say BLAD-e — 2 syllables, IPA /bleɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bleɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blade”

"blade" has 2 syllables: blad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does blade mean?

noun

  1. The sharp cutting edge of a knife, chisel, or other tool, a razor blade/sword.
  2. The flat functional end of a propeller, oar, hockey stick, screwdriver, skate, etc.

verb

  1. To skate on rollerblades.

    “Want to go blading with me later in the park?”

  2. To furnish with a blade.

noun

  1. A kind of piton used in thin cracks.

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Words that rhyme with blade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

swordvanebrandsteelknifeshivbladedrazor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blade"?▾

"Blade" has 2 syllables: blad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "blade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blade" is /bleɪd/.

What does "blade" mean?▾

Blade: The sharp cutting edge of a knife, chisel, or other tool, a razor blade/sword.

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