How to pronounce abides
Say it like uh-BYDZ. Abides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYDZ).
- uh
- BYDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abides pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of abides
American and British speakers say abides in essentially the same way: /əˈbaɪdz/ in the US and /əˈbaɪds/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BYDS.
What does abides mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of abide How to pronounce abide
Words that rhyme with abides
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abides.
Questions about saying abides
How do you pronounce abides?
Say uh-BYDZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈbaɪdz/. In British English it is /əˈbaɪds/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abides?
Abides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYDZ). Broken into parts: uh · BYDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say abides the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbaɪdz/ and the British form is /əˈbaɪds/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.