How to Pronounce Shade

To pronounce "shade", say SHAD-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ʃeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ʃeɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shade”

"shade" has 2 syllables: shad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: schade — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shade mean?

noun

  1. Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.

    “The old oak tree gave shade in the heat of the day.”

  2. Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.

    “Close the shade, please: it's too bright in here.”

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Words that rhyme with shade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

shadowinessshadinessnuancesubtletynicetyrefinementspookspectre

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shade"?▾

"Shade" has 2 syllables: shad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "shade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shade" is /ʃeɪd/.

What does "shade" mean?▾

Shade: Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.

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