How to Pronounce Hades

To pronounce "hades", say HAD-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

HAD-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “hades”

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

What does hades mean?

noun

  1. State; order, estate, rank, degree, or quality.

noun

  1. A slope; the slope of a vein, fault or dike from the vertical; the complement of the dip.

verb

  1. To slope or incline from the vertical.

Words that rhyme with hades

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accoladesshadescharadesrenegadespervadesfadessuedesaidesspadesbraidsbarricadesclades

Related words

plutohelunderworldnetherworldhellaidesaidoneusscheol

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hades"?▾

"Hades" has 2 syllables: had · es.

What does "hades" mean?▾

Hades: State; order, estate, rank, degree, or quality.

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