How to Pronounce Arid

To pronounce "arid", say AR-id — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæ.ɹɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈæ.ɹɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “arid”

"arid" has 2 syllables: ar-id. It rhymes with farad and sparid, if that helps it stick.

What does arid mean?

adjective

  1. Very dry.

    “The cake was arid.”

  2. Describing a very dry climate. Typically defined as less than 25 cm or 10 inches of rainfall annually.

    “Deserts are known for being arid.”

Antonyms

costlypreciousvaluabledampdrenchedmoist

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Words that rhyme with arid

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

faradsparidlaridcleridsarodjeridmaradheraudalaridgaredgarrod

Related words

waterlessdesiccateddesiccatedulldrydrynessparcheddroughty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arid"?▾

"Arid" has 2 syllables: ar · id.

What is the IPA transcription of "arid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arid" is /ˈæ.ɹɪd/.

What does "arid" mean?▾

Arid: Very dry.

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