How to Pronounce Cavalcade

To pronounce "cavalcade", say CAV-alc-ad-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cavalcade”

"cavalcade" has 4 syllables: cav-alc-ad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does cavalcade mean?

noun

  1. (collective) A company of riders.
  2. A parade.

verb

  1. To move as part of a series or group, such as marchers in a parade or snow in an avalanche, especially in large numbers or in a chaotic or dangerous fashion

Synonyms

chainseriescompanyparadeprocession

Words that rhyme with cavalcade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

paradecaravancavallardtraincaravanistcafilasowarreecaballada

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cavalcade"?▾

"Cavalcade" has 4 syllables: cav · alc · ad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cavalcade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cavalcade" is /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/.

What does "cavalcade" mean?▾

Cavalcade: (collective) A company of riders.

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