How to pronounce collide
Say it like kuh-LYDE. Collide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYDE).
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- kuh
- LYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of collide
American and British speakers say collide in essentially the same way: /kəˈlaɪd/ in the US and /kəˈlaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LYDE.
What does collide mean?
- To make a direct impact, especially if violent.“When a body collides with another, then momentum is conserved.”
- To come into conflict, or be incompatible.“China collided with the modern world.”
- To meet; to come into contact.
Where does collide come from?
From Latin collīdō (“to clash, strike, dash, beat, or press together”), from con- (“together”) + laedō (“to strike, collide, hurt”) (whence col- (“assimilated form of com-”)).
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Words that rhyme with collide
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Questions about saying collide
How do you pronounce collide?
Say kuh-LYDE. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlaɪd/. In British English it is /kəˈlaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collide?
Collide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYDE). Broken into parts: kuh · LYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say collide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlaɪd/ and the British form is /kəˈlaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.