How to Pronounce Parading

To pronounce "parading", say PAR-ad-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈɹeɪdɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pəˈɹeɪdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parading”

"parading" has 3 syllables: par-ad-ing. It rhymes with degrading and pervading, if that helps it stick.

What does parading mean?

verb

  1. To march in or as if in a procession.

    “They paraded around the field, simply to show their discipline.”

  2. To cause (someone) to march in or as if in a procession; to display or show (something) during a procession.

    “They paraded dozens of fashions past the crowd.”

noun

  1. The act of one who parades.

Synonyms

show off

Words that rhyme with parading

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

degradingpervadingcascadingpersuadingserenadingfadingladingraidingevadinggradingtradingbraiding

Related words

marchtroopexhibitpromenadeprancingpageantpageantryparleying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parading"?▾

"Parading" has 3 syllables: par · ad · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "parading"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parading" is /pəˈɹeɪdɪŋ/.

What does "parading" mean?▾

Parading: To march in or as if in a procession.

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