How to pronounce collided
Say it like kuh-LY-did. Collided has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- kuh
- LY
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collided 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.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of collided
American and British speakers say collided in essentially the same way: /kəˈlaɪdɪd/ in the US and /kəˈlaɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LY-did.
What does collided mean?
- simple past and past participle of collide How to pronounce collide
Words that rhyme with collided
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of collided.
Questions about saying collided
How do you pronounce collided?
Say kuh-LY-did. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlaɪdɪd/. In British English it is /kəˈlaɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collided?
Collided has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: kuh · LY · did.
Do Americans and Brits say collided the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlaɪdɪd/ and the British form is /kəˈlaɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.