How to Pronounce Suede

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/sweɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “suede”

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

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

What does suede mean?

noun

  1. A type of soft leather, made from calfskin, with a brushed texture to resemble fabric, often used to make boots, clothing and fashion accessories.

verb

  1. To make (leather) into suede.

adjective

  1. Made of suede

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Words that rhyme with suede

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

suedeheadultrasuedesheepskingooseskinskiversheep-skinslinkskin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suede"?▾

"Suede" has 2 syllables: sued · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "suede"?▾

The IPA transcription of "suede" is /sweɪd/.

What does "suede" mean?▾

Suede: A type of soft leather, made from calfskin, with a brushed texture to resemble fabric, often used to make boots, clothing and fashion accessories.

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