How to pronounce amides
Say it like AY-mydz. Amides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- mydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amides 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.
- mydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of amides
American and British speakers say amides in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪˌmaɪdz/ in the US and /ˈeɪˌmaɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-mydz.
What does amides mean?
- plural of amide How to pronounce amide
Questions about saying amides
How do you pronounce amides?
Say AY-mydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪˌmaɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈeɪˌmaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amides?
Amides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · mydz.
Do Americans and Brits say amides the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪˌmaɪdz/ and the British form is /ˈeɪˌmaɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.