How to Pronounce Fades

To pronounce "fades", say FAD-es — 2 syllables, IPA /feɪdz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/feɪdz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fades”

"fades" has 2 syllables: fad-es. It rhymes with accolades and shades, if that helps it stick.

What does fades mean?

noun

  1. A golf shot that (for the right-handed player) curves intentionally to the right. See slice, hook, draw.
  2. A haircut where the hair is short or shaved on the sides of the head and longer on top. See also high-top fade and low fade.

verb

  1. To grow weak; to lose strength; to decay; to perish gradually; to wither, as a plant.
  2. To lose freshness, color, or brightness; to become faint in hue or tint; hence, to be wanting in color.

Synonyms

weakenwitherblanchbleachdecreasediminishwane

Words that rhyme with fades

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accoladesshadescharadesrenegadespervadessuedesaidesspadesbraidsbarricadescladesescapades

Related words

languishwitherevanescedisappearancepassslicefleet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fades"?▾

"Fades" has 2 syllables: fad · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "fades"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fades" is /feɪdz/.

What does "fades" mean?▾

Fades: A golf shot that (for the right-handed player) curves intentionally to the right. See slice, hook, draw.

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