How to Pronounce Aides

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/eɪdz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “aides”

"aides" has 2 syllables: aid-es. It rhymes with accolades and shades, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ades, aids — easy to mix up when writing.

What does aides 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 aides

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accoladesshadescharadesrenegadespervadesfadessuedesspadesbraidsbarricadescladesescapades

Related words

aidoneushadesplutoaccomplicesadjutantsadvisersadvisorsaid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aides"?▾

"Aides" has 2 syllables: aid · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "aides"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aides" is /eɪdz/.

What does "aides" mean?▾

Aides: An assistant.

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