How to pronounce astride
Say it like uh-STRYDE. Astride has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRYDE).
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- uh
- STRYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astride pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of astride
American and British speakers say astride in essentially the same way: /əˈstraɪd/ in the US and /əˈstraɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-STRYDE.
What does astride mean?
- With one’s legs on either side.“The men ride their horses astride.”
- With one’s legs on either side of.“The boy sat astride his father’s knee.”
- Extending across (something).
Where does astride come from?
From a- + stride.
Words that rhyme with astride
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of astride.
Questions about saying astride
How do you pronounce astride?
Say uh-STRYDE. The American pronunciation is /əˈstraɪd/. In British English it is /əˈstraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astride?
Astride has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRYDE). Broken into parts: uh · STRYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say astride the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈstraɪd/ and the British form is /əˈstraɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.