How to pronounce aide
Say it like AYD. Aide is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of aide
American and British speakers say aide in essentially the same way: /eɪd/ in the US and /eɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYD.
What does aide mean?
- an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
- someone who acts as assistant
Where does aide come from?
Borrowed from French aide ("aid; assistant", as in aide-de-camp (“field assistant”)).
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Words that rhyme with aide
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Words that sound like aide
Questions about saying aide
How do you pronounce aide?
Say AYD. The American pronunciation is /eɪd/. In British English it is /eɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aide?
Aide is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AYD.
Do Americans and Brits say aide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪd/ and the British form is /eɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as aide?
Aide sounds the same as ade, aid in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.