How to pronounce aided
Say it like AY-dud. Aided has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
- AY
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aided pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aided
American and British speakers say aided in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪdəd/ in the US and /ˈeɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-did.
What does aided mean?
- having help; often used as a combining form
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with aided
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Questions about saying aided
How do you pronounce aided?
Say AY-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪdəd/. In British English it is /ˈeɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aided?
Aided has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say aided the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪdəd/ and the British form is /ˈeɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.