How to Pronounce Amide

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

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Letters

/ˈeɪ.maɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “amide”

"amide" has 3 syllables: am-id-e.

What does amide mean?

noun

  1. Any derivative of an oxoacid in which the hydroxyl group has been replaced with an amino or substituted amino group; especially such derivatives of a carboxylic acid, the carboxamides or acid amides
  2. Any ionic derivative of ammonia in which a hydrogen atom has been replaced with a metal cation (R-NH- or R2N-)

Related words

imideacrylamideprolineprocaineenkephalinimidesamidamidine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "amide"?▾

"Amide" has 3 syllables: am · id · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "amide"?▾

The IPA transcription of "amide" is /ˈeɪ.maɪd/.

What does "amide" mean?▾

Amide: Any derivative of an oxoacid in which the hydroxyl group has been replaced with an amino or substituted amino group; especially such derivatives of a carboxylic acid, the carboxamides or acid amides

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