How to pronounce betides
Say it like bih-TYDZ. Betides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYDZ).
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- bih
- TYDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betides pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of betides
American and British speakers say betides in essentially the same way: /bɪˈtaɪdz/ in the US and /bɪˈtaɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-TYDZ.
What does betides mean?
- At any early period.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of betide How to pronounce betide
Where does betides come from?
From Middle English be- + tide (“time”) + -s.
Words that rhyme with betides
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of betides.
Questions about saying betides
How do you pronounce betides?
Say bih-TYDZ. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈtaɪdz/. In British English it is /bɪˈtaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betides?
Betides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYDZ). Broken into parts: bih · TYDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say betides the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈtaɪdz/ and the British form is /bɪˈtaɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.