How to Pronounce Abide

To pronounce "abide", say AB-id-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈbaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈbaɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abide”

"abide" has 3 syllables: ab-id-e. It rhymes with stride and snide, if that helps it stick.

What does abide mean?

verb

To endure without yielding; to withstand; await defiantly; to encounter; to persevere.
“The old oak tree abides the wind endlessly.”
To bear patiently; to tolerate; to put up with; stand.

Synonyms

brook put up with hold on resist dwell live await wait for

Words that rhyme with abide

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stride snide chide deride provide glide preoccupied gratified dignified mortified identified undignified

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abide"?▾

"Abide" has 3 syllables: ab · id · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "abide"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abide" is /əˈbaɪd/.

What does "abide" mean?▾

Abide: To endure without yielding; to withstand; await defiantly; to encounter; to persevere.

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