How to Pronounce Aide

To pronounce "aide", say AID-e — 2 syllables, IPA /eɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/eɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “aide”

"aide" has 2 syllables: aid-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ade, aid, eyde — easy to mix up when writing.

What does aide mean?

noun

  1. An assistant.
  2. An officer who acts as assistant to a more senior one; an aide-de-camp.

Words that rhyme with aide

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

adjutantauxiliaryaide-de-campassistantstaffersecond-in-commandsecretaryassociate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aide"?▾

"Aide" has 2 syllables: aid · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "aide"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aide" is /eɪd/.

What does "aide" mean?▾

Aide: An assistant.

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