To pronounce "bonafide", say BON-af-id-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"bonafide" has 4 syllables: bon-af-id-e. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Although he failed, the prime minister made a bona fide attempt to repair the nation's damaged economy.”
“This is a bona fide Roman coin.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bonafide" has 4 syllables: bon · af · id · e.
Bonafide: In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.
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