How to pronounce allide
Say it like a-LYDE. Allide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYDE).
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- a
- LYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of allide
American and British speakers say allide in essentially the same way: /æˈlaɪd/ in the US and /æˈlaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: a-LYDE.
What does allide mean?
- To impact a stationary object.“The ship allided with the pier.”
Where does allide come from?
From Latin allīdō (“to dash or crush against”), from ad- (“to, toward, against”) + laedō (“to strike, collide, hurt”) (whence al- (“assimilated form of ad-”)).
Words that rhyme with allide
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Words that sound like allide
Questions about saying allide
How do you pronounce allide?
Say a-LYDE. The American pronunciation is /æˈlaɪd/. In British English it is /æˈlaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allide?
Allide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYDE). Broken into parts: a · LYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say allide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æˈlaɪd/ and the British form is /æˈlaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as allide?
Allide sounds the same as allied in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.