How to pronounce parade
American English pronunciation
puh-RAYD
- IPA
- /pəˈɹeɪd/
- Syllables
- puh · RAYD (2 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What parade means
A line of people marching or riding past for show
In a sentence: We waved little flags as the parade went down Main Street.
Where it comes from: It comes from a French word for a show or display. That came from a verb meaning to get ready or to take pride in how you look.
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