How to Pronounce Aids

To pronounce "aids", say AIDS — one syllable, IPA /eɪdz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/eɪdz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “aids”

"aids" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with accolades and shades, if that helps it stick.

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

What does aids mean?

noun

  1. Help; assistance; succor, relief.

    “He came to my aid when I was foundering.”

  2. A helper; an assistant.

verb

  1. To provide support to; to further the progress of; to help; to assist.
  2. To climb with the use of aids such as pitons.

Synonyms

assistbefriendbestandcooperatehelppromoterelievesuccor

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Words that rhyme with aids

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accoladesshadescharadesrenegadespervadesfadessuedesaidesspadesbraidsbarricadesclades

Related words

hivpandemicepidemicinfectionacquireddiseasesyndromeprosthetics

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aids"?▾

"Aids" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "aids"?▾

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

What does "aids" mean?▾

Aids: Help; assistance; succor, relief.

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