How do you pronounce "parade"?

In American English: /pɝˈeɪd/ (pur-AYD). In British English: /pəɹˈeɪd/ (puhr-AYD). In Canadian English: /pɝˈeɪd/ (pur-AYD). In Australian English: /pəɹˈeɪd/ (puhr-AYD).

Is "parade" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pɝˈeɪd/ (pur-AYD), while in British English it's /pəɹˈeɪd/ (puhr-AYD).

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parade

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/pɝˈeɪd/

pur-AYD

Syllable Breakdown

pɝpa·eɪdrade

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