How to pronounce aids
Say it like AYDZ. Aids is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AYDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aids pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of aids
American and British speakers say aids in essentially the same way: /eɪdz/ in the US and /eɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYDZ.
What does aids mean?
- plural of aid How to pronounce aid
- third-person singular simple present indicative of aid How to pronounce aid
Words that rhyme with aids
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aids.
Questions about saying aids
How do you pronounce aids?
Say AYDZ. The American pronunciation is /eɪdz/. In British English it is /eɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aids?
Aids is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AYDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say aids the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪdz/ and the British form is /eɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.