How to pronounce elide
Say it like ih-LYDE. Elide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYDE).
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- ih
- LYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of elide
American and British speakers say elide in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlaɪd/ in the US and /ɪˈlaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LYDE.
What does elide mean?
- To leave out or omit (something).
- To cut off, as a vowel or a syllable.
- To conflate; to smear together; to blur the distinction between.
Where does elide come from?
From Latin ēlīdō (“to knock, dash or strike out”), from ex- (“out, away”) + laedō (“to strike, collide, hurt”) (whence e- (“assimilated form of ex-”)).
Words that rhyme with elide
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Questions about saying elide
How do you pronounce elide?
Say ih-LYDE. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlaɪd/. In British English it is /ɪˈlaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elide?
Elide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYDE). Broken into parts: ih · LYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say elide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlaɪd/ and the British form is /ɪˈlaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.