How to Pronounce "charades"
word
ʃɝˈeɪdz
shuh-RAYDZ
ʃɐɹˈɑːdz
shuh-RAHDZ
Definition
A party game where one person acts out a word or phrase without speaking, and the others guess what it is. "Charades" can also refer to the activity of acting in this way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ʃɝˈeɪdz
British English
ʃɐɹˈɑːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shuh-RAYDZ
UK
shuh-RAHDZ
Listen in Context
We played charades at the birthday party.
Have you ever tried charades before?
The kids love acting out words in charades.
I'm terrible at charades—I always give it away!