To pronounce "shades", say SHAD-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ʃeɪdz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ʃeɪdz/
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"shades" has 2 syllables: shad-es. It rhymes with accolades and charades, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The old oak tree gave shade in the heat of the day.”
“Close the shade, please: it's too bright in here.”
verb
“The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day.”
“Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them.”
noun
“His shades are by some famous designer.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Shades" has 2 syllables: shad · es.
The IPA transcription of "shades" is /ʃeɪdz/.
Shades: Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
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