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