English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
Lemonade Pronunciation
Lemonade is pronounced le-muh-NAYD, IPA /ˈlɛməˈneɪd/.
le-muh-NAYD
US /ˈlɛməˈneɪd/ · UK /ˌlɛməˈneɪd/
Syllables: le · muh · NAYD (3 syllables, stress on syllable 3)
noun: A drink made from lemons, sugar and water, or in Britain a clear fizzy drink.
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Lemonade in a Sentence
- The children set up a lemonade stand on the corner.
- A jug of lemonade was waiting on the table.
- In Britain lemonade usually means something fizzy and almost clear.
Common Mispronunciations of Lemonade
Not LE-muh-nayd
Words ending in -ade pull the beat onto that ending, which is why marmalade is the odd one out and lemonade, parade and crusade are not.
Not le-moh-NAYD
The middle syllable is a weak muh. Giving it a full oh makes the word sound like a Spanish borrowing.
Tip: Three syllables with the punch at the end: le-muh-NAYD.
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