How to Pronounce Bride

To pronounce "bride", say BRID-e — 2 syllables, IPA /bɹaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bɹaɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bride”

"bride" has 2 syllables: brid-e. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does bride mean?

noun

  1. A woman in the context of her own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.
  2. An object ardently loved.

verb

  1. To make a bride of

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Words that rhyme with bride

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

brigidbridgetgroombride-to-be

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bride"?▾

"Bride" has 2 syllables: brid · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bride"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bride" is /bɹaɪd/.

What does "bride" mean?▾

Bride: A woman in the context of her own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.

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