How to Pronounce Motorcade

To pronounce "motorcade", say MOT-orc-ad-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈməʊtə(ɹ)ˌkeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈməʊtə(ɹ)ˌkeɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “motorcade”

"motorcade" has 4 syllables: mot-orc-ad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does motorcade mean?

noun

  1. A procession of cars carrying VIPs, especially political figures.

    “JFK was assassinated in a motorcade.”

verb

  1. To travel in a motorcade.

Words that rhyme with motorcade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

caravanconvoyfleetprocessionparadetunnelstringtrail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "motorcade"?▾

"Motorcade" has 4 syllables: mot · orc · ad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "motorcade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "motorcade" is /ˈməʊtə(ɹ)ˌkeɪd/.

What does "motorcade" mean?▾

Motorcade: A procession of cars carrying VIPs, especially political figures.

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