How to Pronounce Bids

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

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Letters

/bɪdz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bids”

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

What does bids mean?

verb

  1. To issue a command; to tell.

    “He bade me come in.”

  2. To invite; to summon.

    “She was bidden to the wedding.”

noun

  1. An offer at an auction, or to carry out a piece of work.

    “His bid was $35,000.”

  2. (ultimate frisbee) A (failed) attempt to receive or intercept a pass.

    “Nice bid!”

verb

  1. To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.

    “Have you ever bid in an auction?”

  2. To offer as a price.

    “She bid £2000 for the Persian carpet.”

Words that rhyme with bids

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eyelidssidsskidslidsridsforbidsoutbidsgrandkidscounterbidsgridskidsmadrids

Related words

dictationcallcommandofferinviteadjurepresswish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bids"?▾

"Bids" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bids"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bids" is /bɪdz/.

What does "bids" mean?▾

Bids: To issue a command; to tell.

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